Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In practical design discussion of Castigliano Theorem, which statement best matches displacement at a loaded point? Avoid the common trap that second derivative of load gives stiffness.
Structural AnalysisCastigliano TheoremMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
support reaction derivative gives zero always
B
partial derivative of strain energy with respect to the load gives displacement
C
second derivative of load gives stiffness
D
total load divided by area gives displacement
Correct Answer
B. partial derivative of strain energy with respect to the load gives displacement
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