Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Castigliano's second theorem states: deflection at load point = ∂U/∂P where U is:
Strength of MaterialsCastigliano's TheoremMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Strain energy density
B
Total strain energy
C
Complementary energy
D
Resilience
Correct Answer
B. Total strain energy
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Castigliano's second theorem: δᵢ=∂U/∂Pᵢ where U=total strain energy of structure.
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