The width of the analogous column in the method of column analogy is _________________?

A. for statically determinate structures only
B. when the system behaves elastically
C. only when principle of superposition is valid
D. none of the above

A. the head of the load reaches the section
B. the tail of the load reaches the section
C. the load position should be such that the section divides it equally on both sides
D. the load position should be such that the section divides the load in the same ratio as it divides the

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. unrestricted

A. roller support
B. hinged support
C. fixed support
D. free end

A. slope
B. curvature
C. deflection
D. bending moment

i) of a stiffness matrix must be positive
ii) of a stiffness matrix must be negative
iii) of a flexibility matrix must be positive
iv) of a flexibility matrix must be negative
The correct answer is
A. (i) and (iii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iv)