11-11-2009, 09:58 PM
(11-11-2009, 06:02 PM)king12 Wrote: yesterday one of my colleague was asking me whether i know any simplified method of solving continous beams and frames within 2 mins. was wondering how its possible coz i knew only classical methods which take atleast 15 20 mins?
For simple cont. beams & with uniform loads - use ready formulas
But for
non uniform loading, with diff. size & material, diff. spans there is NO SHORTCUTS.
Best things - use computer to work for you with small programs specially for this. for example, Simply supported cont. beam - use excel spread sheets OR WINBEAM etc. Don't go for STAAD or SAP2000.
That's my 2 cents,