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

Table 3

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

Node	A	B		C		D		E
Members	AB	BA	BC	CB	CD	DC	DE	ED
Fixed-end moments	−206.225	206.225	−75.625	75.625	−75.625	75.625	−206.225	206.225
Distribution factors	0	0.43	0.57	0.5	0.5	0.57	0.43	0
Carry-over factors	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5