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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 6 (Q.No. 8)
UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
8.
A symmetrical circular arch of span 25 m with a central rise of 5 is hinged at crown and springings. It carries a point load on the arch in the span between the left hinge and central hinge. If the inclination of the thrust at the right hinge is θ measured from horizontal, then what is the value of tan θ ?
2.5
1.0
0.4
Not possible to calculate with given data
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Aftab said:   8 years ago
tan θ = dy/dx from right hand take central hinge as dy so it will be 5/12.5 = 0.4.
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