For the frame shown in the figure (not to scale), all members (AB, BC, CD, GB, and CH) have the same length, 𝐿 and flexural rigidity, 𝐸𝐼. The joints at B and C are rigid joints, and the supports A and D are fixed supports. Beams GB and CH carry uniformly distributed loads of 𝑤 per unit length. The magnitude of the moment reaction at A is 𝑤𝐿2⁄𝑘. What is the value of 𝑘 (in integer)? ____________
Consider the linearly elastic plane frame shown in the figure. Members HF, FK and FG are welded together at joint F. Joints K, G and H are fixed supports. A counter-clockwise moment M is applied at joint F. Consider flexural rigidity El = 105 kN-m2 for each member and neglect axial deformations.
If the magnitude (absolute value) of the support moment at H is 10 kN-m, the magnitude (absolute value) of the applied moment M (in kN-m) to maintain static equilibrium is ___________. (round off to the nearest integer)
