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33.
A three-hinged symmetric parabolic arch is hinged at the springing and at the crown. The span and rise are 40 m and 10 m respectively. The left half of the arch is loaded with U.D.L. of 3 t/m. The horizontal thrust at the springings will be
15 t
20 t
30 t
40 t
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Mahesh said:   8 years ago
The correct Ans is 30t.

w*l*l/16h = 2 * 40* 40/ (16*10)= 30t.
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Kashyap said:   2 years ago
3 * 40 * 40/16 * 10 = 30.

So, 30 is the correct answer.

Goofy said:   6 years ago
30 t is the right answer.

Amith S said:   7 years ago
30t is the answer.

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