Okay, so having had a look at virtual work and moment area method I think I've found a simple short hand technique for calculating inter storey deflections. Attached pdf of the approach, could anyone verify if this is the correct interpretation. I cant find a specific example online to compare...
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I'm going to sit the IStructE exam this year and therefore compiling a variety of shorthand techniques. The portal method gives a good approximation for calculating moments and shears in a multistorey frame. Does anyone know of a simple approach to calculating associated lateral...