Sway Frame, Stuck with finding sway factor (Moment Distrubution)

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The discussion revolves around calculating the sway factor for a beam with pinned joints, specifically focusing on the moment distribution method. The user is seeking the moment equation for pinned joints, as they have only been provided with the equation for fixed ends. They assume that the moment at joint CF is zero due to the absence of a moment at the pin, which hinders their ability to complete the distribution table. The user has already calculated a propping force of 42.25 kN and notes that an arbitrary moment was suggested for uniform lengths and EI values. Ultimately, they clarify that the moment for the pinned joint is 0 and provide a corrected equation for future reference.
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I have a sway case beam as in the image below, but do not know the equation for the pinned joints.

We were told Moment (AB) = 6EI(delta)/Lsquared
for fixed ends such as AB and BA but not told the moment equation for CF for example.

I am assuming FC = 0 due to no moment at the pin but I cannot go further with my distribution table before knowing these values.

Edit: I have the proping force of 42.25kN already and everything before this, we were told to use an abitory moment but this was good in the example if all the lengths and EI's were the same.
 

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For anyone else needing to know this its 3ei(delta)/L squared :) and 0 for the pin.
 
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