Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of Structures - Section 1 (Q.No. 39)
39.
There are two hinged semicircular arches A, B and C of radii 5 m, 7.5 m and 10 m respectively and each carries a concentrated load W at their crowns. The horizontal thrust at their supports will be in the ratio of
1 : 1 1/2 : 2
2 : 1 1/2 : 1
1 : 1 : 2
none of these.
Answer: Option
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Akshaya said:   5 years ago
Thank you @Prachi.
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Pramit Samanta said:   4 years ago
@Prachi.

That is for the parabolic arch, not semicircular.

Akansha said:   4 years ago
No @Prachi

The right answer is 1:1:1.

B.Singh said:   3 years ago
The Right answer is 1:1:1.

Ravi Gupta said:   2 years ago
Doesn't depend upon the radius due to the concentrated load applied in a semicircular arch.


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