(a) Determine the member end moments for the rectangular ring in Figure P10.12, and draw the shear and moment curves for members AB and AD. The cross section of the rectangular ring is 12 in. × 8 in. and E = 3000 kips/in. 2 . (b) What is the axial force in member AD and in member AB?

Hint: take advantage of symmetry to simplify the analysis by slope deflection.


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