application of iteration technique in the analysis of arch - frame structures

in this parer the iteration method (kani's method) is developed for the analysis of arch - frames. the method takes the effect of linear displacements of joints automatically into account. therefore, it is more efficient than moment distribution method. the iteration procedure can be applied to any kind of framed structure. a hand calculator or a computer may be used in the analysis of frame. the procedure proposed in this paper gives the end moments and horizontal forces of arches and columns. knowing these forces and moments and all remaining statical quantities can be determined.