Moment distribution method: closed-form representation.

This article derives formulae which eliminate the iterative steps of moment distribution. The major drawback of closed-form solutions is that they are specific to the configuration. A structure with two joints and a structure with three joints have quite different formulae. Algorithmic solutions have been winning this battle decisively for quite some time now, and the present paper is unlikely to shift the balance. The popularity of moment distribution has fallen in proportion to the popularity of digital computers, but its relevance has not.