For the collapse mechanism of the portal frame shown in Fig.2, evaluate the Factor of Safety...

 

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For the collapse mechanism of the portal frame shown in Fig.2, evaluate the Factor of Safety against collapse A for the following sets of data and comment on the results: Mp= 15 kNm, h= 4 m, L= 3 m, P = 10 kN, W= 10 kN. Note only two plastic hinges are formed. h L/2 W Fig. 2a L/2 P W M Fig. 2b For the collapse mechanism of the portal frame shown in Fig.2, evaluate the Factor of Safety against collapse A for the following sets of data and comment on the results: Mp= 15 kNm, h= 4 m, L= 3 m, P = 10 kN, W= 10 kN. Note only two plastic hinges are formed. h L/2 W Fig. 2a L/2 P W M Fig. 2b

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