29.1.4 - Design of a Statically Indeterminate Arch
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What is a two-hinged arch?
💡 Hint: Think about the supports and how they enable movement.
What types of loads must be accounted for in arch design?
💡 Hint: Consider permanent and temporary loads on the structure.
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What is the primary structural function of a two-hinged arch?
💡 Hint: Think about how arches are shaped and used.
True or False: The total load in a two-hinged arch includes only the weight of the structure.
💡 Hint: Reflect on design considerations for structures.
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Design a two-hinged arch rib of 150 ft span and 30 ft rise for a new hangar. Calculate the concentrated load acting on each segment given total loading conditions.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship of height and loading to find each segment load.
Assess the adequacy of a 200 ft span arch rib with a moment of inertia that varies continuously along its length. What checks need to be performed?
💡 Hint: Check how moments change along the length of the arch make use of provided tables in design assignments.
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