Question: The following figure shows a simple 2 D frame structure. C 1 , C 2 and C 3 indicate the columns, B 1 and B

The following figure shows a simple 2D frame structure. C1, C2 and C3 indicate the columns, B1 and B2 the beams and M the total mass of the frame. The total mass of the frame is assumed to be concentrated at a single point as shown. The dimensions of column and beam member are assigned differently to each student in the following table. The cross-sectional views are shown under each column member.
Beams are assumed to be axially rigid, i.e.
Youngs Modulus
Beams are assumed to be axially rigid, i.e.EA=
Young's Modulus E=3107kNm2
Mass of the structure M=60t(=60000kg) Again, the total mass of the frame is assumed to be concentrated at floor level and beams are assumed
to be axially rigid i.e.EA=. Such a model is referred to as shear building and lateral stiffness of the
building is given by
k=i#ofcolumns12EiIihi3
where E is the Young's Modulus, I the moment of inertia of column cross section and h the height of
column. Based on the formula and following data, determine the natural period of the building Tn.
C1 Bx=60cm By =40cm
C2 Bx=80cm By=30cm
C3 Bx=70cm By=30cm
Beams bw=30cm h=50cm
The following figure shows a simple 2 D frame

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