$($Problem$-2)$: For the shown beam, assume $\backslash ($ E I $\backslash )$ is constant for all spans. The supports at $\backslash ($ A $\backslash )$ and $\backslash ($ B $\backslash )$ are pinned. And:

a$)$ Discuss whether the shown frame should be analyzed as a frame with sidesway or with no sidesway? And justify your answer.

b$)$ Use the Moment$-$distribution Method to calculate the member end moments.

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