Abstract
To calculate the thermal stresses of rigid frames by the slope deflection method, considering unequal distribution of temperature at any cross sections of the members, we must calculate the constant terms 〓_<AB>, 〓_<AB>, H_<AB> and H_<AB> which are called the "load-terms" of the slope deflection equations. In this report, the formulas of load-terms both in general and in special cases are presented. And the tables of d_<A(0)>, d_<B(0)>, and load-terms in various cases for linear distribution of temperature at the cross sections and for the axial direction of the members are indicated.
