Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A reviewer rejects three notes on Moment Distribution. Which remaining note is correct for balancing unbalanced joint moments? Avoid the common trap that final moments are found before balancing.
Structural AnalysisMoment DistributionHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
final moments are found before balancing
B
fixed-end moments are not used
C
carry-over factor is always zero for prismatic members
D
distribution factors are proportional to member stiffness at the joint
Correct Answer
D. distribution factors are proportional to member stiffness at the joint
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Hardy Cross moment distribution uses stiffness-based distribution factors. Correct option: D.
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