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The chapter discusses the design principles of frames with a focus on beam-column connections, their types (flexible, rigid, and semi-rigid), and their behavior under loads. It elaborates on the design of statically indeterminate arches, incorporating varying moments of inertia and response to temperature changes. Practical examples and calculations illustrate the processes involved in the design and analysis of structural frames.
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Term: Flexible Connection
Definition: A joint that allows rotation and can only transfer forces, leading to zero end moments.
Term: Rigid Connection
Definition: A joint capable of transmitting moments and ensuring equal end rotations.
Term: Statically Indeterminate Arch
Definition: An arch structure that requires additional equations to solve for forces due to the presence of more unknowns than equations.
Term: Moment of Inertia
Definition: A property of a beam that indicates its resistance to bending, varying based on the geometry of the structure.
Term: Temperature Effects
Definition: Changes in temperature can result in expansion or contraction of structural components, affecting stress distribution.