
What is the absolute value of the maximum bending moment (in kN-m) in the frame?
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The frame has a pin at the left base (A) and a vertical roller at the right base (B). The top beam is 4 m long (2 m + 2 m) with a 90 kN vertical load at midspan, and a 50 kN horizontal load at the top-left joint.
Support reactions:
ΣFx = 0: HA = 50 kN (←)
ΣMA = 0: VB × 4 = 90 × 2 + 50 × 3 = 180 + 150 = 330 → VB = 82.5 kN
ΣFy = 0: VA = 90 − 82.5 = 7.5 kN
Bending moment at critical sections:
At top of left column: M = HA × 3 = 50 × 3 = 150 kN·m
At top of right column: M = 0 (no horizontal reaction at roller)
At midspan of beam (taking free body from right end):
Mmid = VB × 2 = 82.5 × 2 = 165 kN·m
The maximum bending moment in the frame is 165 kN·m occurring at the midspan of the top beam.
Correct answer: A — 165 kN·m ✓
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