In the moment distribution method, what is done at a joint after the member end moments are calculated?
Correct answer: C. The unbalanced moment is distributed in proportion to member stiffness
- A. The joint load is transferred directly to the foundation
- B. The balanced moment is assigned equally to every support
- C. The unbalanced moment is distributed in proportion to member stiffness
- D. The member axial forces are distributed in proportion to span
Explanation
At each joint, the unbalanced moment is distributed among the connected members according to their relative stiffnesses. The resulting distributed moments are then carried over to the far ends as required by the member conditions.
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