The picture shows an example of the use of such clearance. A beam on two supports is connected in the middle by another member that is also supported on its end.
The connection between the beam and the secondary beam was realized with a member hinge with clearance. Due to this clearance, no torsional moment is reached in the main beam in load combinations 1 and 2. In load combination 3, only the load was increased. Because the support clearance is now fully utilized and the member transfers the full force, the main beam is subjected to torsion.
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