Multiple choice

Considering beam as axially rigid, the degree of freedom of a plane frame shown below is

  1. 9

  2. 8

  3. 7

  4. 6
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 $\text{Kinematic indeterminacy will determine the degree of freedom}\\ \hspace{0.5cm} = (3j - reaction) - \text{unconnected member}\\ \hspace{0.5cm} = ( 3 \times 4 - 3) - 1 = 12 -3 -1 =8$

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