Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about approximate lateral-load analysis of building frames is correct?
Structural AnalysisPortal MethodMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
interior columns are assumed to carry twice the shear of exterior columns
B
column shear is ignored
C
all beams are assumed axially rigid and shear-free
D
it is exact for all frames
Correct Answer
A. interior columns are assumed to carry twice the shear of exterior columns
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