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1) The horizontal reaction at A is 285 kN. 2) The total reaction at B is 330 kN. 3) The vertical reaction at C is 0 kN.

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Support Reactions of A Symmetrically-Loaded Three-Hinged Arch Structure

1) The horizontal reaction at A is 285 kN. 2) The total reaction at B is 330 kN. 3) The vertical reaction at C is 0 kN.

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Date of Exam:  May 2015

Subject:  Structural Engineering and Construction

Situation
The three-hinged arch shown below is loaded with symmetrically placed concentrated loads as shown in the figure below.
 

The loads are as follows:

P1 = 90 kN P2 = 240 kN

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The dimensions are:

H = 8 m S = 4 kN

Calculate the following:


 

1.   The horizontal reaction at A.

A.   0 C.   330 kN

B.   285 kN D.   436 kN

2.   The total reaction at B.

A.   0 C.   330 kN

B.   285 kN D.   436 kN

3.   The vertical reaction at C.

A.   0 C.   330 kN

B.   285 kN D.   436 kN

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By symmetry, the vertical reactions at A and B are equal.
 

AV = BV = 90 + 240
AV = BV = 330 kN
 
From the FBD of member AC
 

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ΣMC = 0
2S AH + 2S(90) + S(240) = 3S(330)
AH = 285 kN   ←   Answer for Part (1)
 
ΣFV = 0 already, hence
CV = 0 (not shown in the figure)   ←   Answer for Part (3)
 

Note:
ΣFH = 0
CH = AH = 285 kN
 

From the FBD of the whole system


 

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