Question is ⇒ The stiffness method in structural analysis is also known as, Options are ⇒ (A) Unit load method, (B) Consistent deformation method, (C) Force method, (D) Displacement method, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The stiffness method in structural analysis is also known as, Options are ⇒ (A) Unit load method, (B) Consistent deformation method, (C) Force method, (D) Displacement method, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The stiffness method in structural analysis is also known as
A.	Unit load method [Wrong Answer]
B.	Consistent deformation method [Wrong Answer]
C.	Force method [Wrong Answer]
D.	Displacement method [Correct Answer]
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