Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For lack-of-fit problems in a truss, the truss is at least statically
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
determinate both externally and internally
B
indeterminate internally
C
indeterminate externally
D
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. indeterminate internally
Why is this the answer?
Lack-of-fit stresses arise only in indeterminate structures; internal indeterminacy is sufficient.
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