Question is ⇒ The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections, Options are ⇒ (A) in statically determinate structures only, (B) for any type of structure, (C) at the point under the load only, (D) for beams and frames only, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections, Options are ⇒ (A) in statically determinate structures only, (B) for any type of structure, (C) at the point under the load only, (D) for beams and frames only, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The Castigliano's second theorem can be used to compute deflections
A.	in statically determinate structures only [Wrong Answer]
B.	for any type of structure [Correct Answer]
C.	at the point under the load only [Wrong Answer]
D.	for beams and frames only [Wrong Answer]
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