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Arches Structure
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Arches Structure
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Like cables, arches can be used to reduce the bending moments in
long-span structures. Essentially, an arch acts as an inverted cable,
so it receives its load mainly in compression although, because of
its rigidity, it must also resist some bending and shear depending
upon how it is loaded and shaped.
In particular, if the arch has a parabolic shape and it is subjected to a
uniform horizontally distributed vertical load, then from the analysis
of cables it follows that only compressive forces will be resisted by the
arch.
Under these conditions the arch shape is called a funicular arch
because no bending or shear forces occur within the arch.
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The three-hinged open-spandrel arch bridge like the one shown in
the photo has a parabolic shape. If this arch were to support a
uniform load and have the dimensions shown in Fig. below, show that
the arch is subjected only to axial compression at any intermediate point
such as point D. Assume the load is uniformly transmitted to the arch
ribs.
Example 1:
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Solution:
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The three-hinged tied arch is subjected to the loading shown in Fig. below. Determine the force in members CH and CB. The dashed member GF of the truss is intended to carry no force.
Example 2:
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Solution:
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