Question

The flexibility matrix method is also known as

• A. Force method
• B. Displacement method
• C. Stiffness method
• D. Stress function method

Hint:

Structural analysis methods: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Flexibility Method} &\equiv \text{Force Method}\\ \text{Stiffness Method} &\equiv \text{Displacement Method} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the flexibility matrix method. The flexibility matrix relates applied forces to the resulting displacements.

Step 2: Identify its alternate name. Since the unknowns in this method are the redundant forces, it is commonly known as the Force Method. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Force Method}} \] is the correct answer. Therefore, \[ \boxed{(A)} \] is the correct answer.