Theory of Structures - Engineering

Q1:

A two hinged parabolic arch of span l and rise h carries a load varying from zero at the left end to ω per unit run at the right end. The horizontal thrust is

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D

ANS:D -

Horizontal Truss, H = WL^2 / 8h, for three hing arch.
And H = WL^2 / 16 h, for two hing arch.