A Matrix Formulation for the Moment Distribution Method Applied to Continuous Beams

Table 2

Initial moments at the ends of the members and the distribution and carry-over factors for the second example.

Node	A	B		C		D
Members	AB	BA	BC	CB	CD	DC
Fixed-end moments	−215.11	78.17	−218.40	358.60	−78.17	215.11
Distribution factors	1	0.875	0.125	0.125	0.875	1
Carry-over factors	0.372	0.680	0.637	0.637	0.680	0.372