Considering beam as axially rigid, the degree of freedom

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

1. 9
2. 8
3. 7
4. 6

Correct Option: C

D_k = (3 + 3 + 2 + 1) – 1 = 8 (beam is axially rigid)