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
Discussion:
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Prachi said:
6 years ago
General equation of horizontal thrust for this condition will be;
H = Wl/4h.
h = l/2.
5/2.5:7.5/3.75:10/5.
= 1:1:2.
H = Wl/4h.
h = l/2.
5/2.5:7.5/3.75:10/5.
= 1:1:2.
Pramit Samanta said:
4 years ago
@Prachi.
That is for the parabolic arch, not semicircular.
That is for the parabolic arch, not semicircular.
Akansha said:
4 years ago
No @Prachi
The right answer is 1:1:1.
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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