TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 621213.: Civil

SRI VIDYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY COURSE FILE (QUESTION BANK)
TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 621213.
QUESTION BANK
DEPARTMENT: CIVIL SEMESTER: V
SUBJECT CODE / Name: CE 2302 / STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-I
UNIT 3 – ARCHES
PART – A (2 marks)
1. Write the types of arches based on the number of hinges.

(AUC Apr/May 2012, Nov/Dec 2013, May/June 2014)
 Two hinged arch
 Three hinged arch
 Fixed arch
 Four hinged
 One hinged
 Support reactions
2. What is meant by degree of static indeterminacy of a structure? (AUC Apr/May 2012)

If the conditions of statics i.e., ∑H=0, ∑V=0 and ∑M=0 alone are not sufficient to find either
external reactions or internal forces in a structure, the structure is called a statically indeterminate
structure.
3. Write the difference between circular arch and parabolic arch. (AUC Nov/Dec 2012)
S.No Circular arch Parabolic arch
1 The calculation part is difficult in this The calculation part is easier in this
circular type of arches. parabolic type of arches.
2 The equation to find the height ‘y’ under The equation to find the height ‘y’
the section is under the section is
4 yC R2 = x2 + (R – yC + y)2
y= (L – 2x) Here R can be determined by
L2 2
L
(2RC - yC) yC =
2
4. Give the equation for temperature effect in arches. (AUC Nov/Dec 2012)
l TEI
Horizontal thrust, H = l 2
o y dx
CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 1 OF 34

5. Derive the expression for the horizontal thrust in a three hinged parabolic arch carrying UDL
over entire span. (AUC Apr/May 2011)
wl wl
Here VA = ; VB =
2 2
Taking moment about C,
l wl l l
VA x - X - HA x =0
2 2 2 2
wl l wl l l
x - X = HA x
2 2 2 2 2
Horizontal thrust, HA = 0
6. Find the maximum bending moment at a section 30 m from the left end of the three hinged
stiffening girder of span 100 m when a UDL of 10 kN/m, 5 m length crosses the girder.
(AUC Apr/May 2011)
Maximum BM = 10 x [(18.375 x 3.75) + ( 12 x 3.75 x 2.625) + (20.625 x 1.25) +

( 12 x 1.25 x 0.375)]
= 10 x 99.84
= 998.4 kNm

7. Which theorem is utilized in solving the two hinged arch? State the theorem.
(AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
Eddy’s theorem is utilized in solving the two hinged arch.
Eddy’s theorem states that “The bending moment at any section of an arch is proportional to
the vertical intercept between the linear arch (or theoretical arch) and the centre line of the actual
arch”.
8. What is the degree of static indeterminacy of the fixed arch? (AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
The degree of static indeterminacy of the fixed arch is three.
9. Name the different types of arch as per structure configuration.
 Curved arch
 Parabolic arch
 Elliptical arch
 Polygonal arch
10. Give an expression for the determination of horizontal thrust of a two hinged arch
considering bending deformation only.
l
ydx
0
Horizontal thrust, H = l
y 2 dx
0
11. What is a three hinged arch and two hinged arch?
Sl.No. Two hinged arches Three hinged arches
1 Statically indeterminate to first Statically determinate
degree
2 Might develop temperature Increase in temperature causes
stresses increase in central rise. No stresses.
3 Structurally more efficient Easy to analyse. But in construction, the
central hinge may involve additional
expenditure.
4 Will develop stresses due to sinking Since this is determinate, no stresses
of supports due to support sinking.
12. Explain the transfer of load to the arches.
We have a load W acting at a point C on an arch. If there were straight members CA and
CB, the load W would transfer directly to the supports A and B in the form of thrusts along the
notational members CA and CB.
13. Give the applications of two hinged arches. (AUC May/June 2014)
Two hinged arches are more practical.
They are statically indeterminate structures.
We have to invoke Castigliano’s II theorem to sort out the support reactions.
This is applicable to all shapes of arches.

14. Differentiate between the cable and arch.

SI.No Arch Cable
1 An arch is essentially a compression A cable can take only tension.

member which can also take
bending moments and shears.
2 Bending moments and shears will The girder will take the bending
be absent if the arch is parabolic moment and shears in the bridge
and the loading uniformly distributed. and the cable, only tension.
15. Write down the expression for the horizontal thrust when the two hinged arch is subjected to
uniformly distributed load throughout the span.
l
ydx
0
y 2 dx
0
Where µ = bending moment at the section for loading portion and unloading portion.
y = height in the arch where the section is acting.
16. Explain the term Horizontal thrust. (AUC Nov/Dec 2013)
The horizontal force is calculated by equating the bending moment at the central hinge
to zero is called as Horizontal thrust. i.e., ∑M = 0.
MX = µX – Hy
l
ydx
0
y 2 dx
0

PART – B (16 marks)

1. A circular (three hinged) arch of span 25 m with a central rise of 5 m is hinged at the crown
and the end supports. It carries a point load of 100 kN at 6 m from the left support. Calculate
i. The reaction at the supports and
ii. Moment at 5 m from the left support. (AUC Apr/May 2012)
Solution:


2. A parabolic two hinged arch has a span of 40 m and a rise of 5 m. a concentrated load 10 kN
acts at 15 m from the left support. The second moment of area varies as the secant of the
inclination of the arch axis. Calculate the horizontal thrust and reactions at the hinge. Also
calculate maximum bending moment at the section. (AUC Apr/May 2012)
Solution:



3. A symmetrical three hinged circular arch has a span of 13 m and a rise to the central hinge
of 3 m. it carries a vertical load of 15 kN at 3 m from the left hand end. Find
i. The reactions at the supports,
ii. Magnitude of the thrust at the springing,
iii. Bending moment at 5 m from the left hand hinge and
iv. The maximum positive and negative bending moment. (AUC Nov/Dec 2012)
Solution:




4. A two hinged parabolic arch of span 25 m and rise 5 m carries an udl of 38 kN/m covering a
distance of 10 m from left end. Find the horizontal thrust, the reactions at the hinges and the
maximum negative moment. (AUC Nov/Dec 2012, 2013, May/June 2014)
Solution:




5. Derive the expression for horizontal thrust in a two hinged parabolic arch carrying a point
load P at distance one fourth spans from left support. Assume I = Io sec θ.
(AUC Apr/May 2011)
Solution:



6. A three hinged parabolic arch has supports at different levels having span 20 m and carries
a UDL of 30 kN/m over the left half of the span. The left support is 5 m below the crown and
the right support is 4 m below the crown. Draw the BMD. Also find the normal thrust and
radial shear at a section 4 m from the left support. (AUC Apr/May 2011)
Solution:


7. A parabolic two hinged arch of span 60 m and central rise of 6 m is subjected to a crown
load of 40 kN. Allowing rib shortening and temperature rise of 20o C, determine horizontal
thrust, H. IC = 6x105 cm4, AC = 1000 cm2, E = 1x104 MPa, α = 11x10-6 /o C, I = IC sec θ.
(AUC Nov/Dec 2010)
Solution:





8. A parabolic 3 hinged arch carries a UDL of 25 kN/m on the left half of the span. It has a span
of 16 m and a central rise of 3 m. Determine the resultant reaction at supports. Find also the
bending moment, normal thrust and radial shear at a section 4 m from left support.
(AUC Nov/Dec 2010, 2013, May/June 2014)
Solution:


9. A three hinged parabolic arch of span 20 m and rise 4m carries a UDL of 20 kN/m over the
left half of the span. Draw the BMD.
Solution:


10. A three hinged parabolic arch of span 100m and rise 20m carries a uniformly distributed load
of 2KN/m length on the right half as shown in the figure. Determine the maximum bending
moment in the arch.
Solution:



TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 621213.: Civil

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 621213.: Civil

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 621213.: Civil

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

SRI VIDYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY COURSE FILE (QUESTION BANK)

1. Write the types of arches based on the number of hinges.

2. What is meant by degree of static indeterminacy of a structure? (AUC Apr/May 2012)

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 1 OF 34

Maximum BM = 10 x [(18.375 x 3.75) + ( 12 x 3.75 x 2.625) + (20.625 x 1.25) +

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 2 OF 34

12. Explain the transfer of load to the arches.

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 3 OF 34

14. Differentiate between the cable and arch.

1 An arch is essentially a compression A cable can take only tension.

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 4 OF 34

PART – B (16 marks)

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 5 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 6 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 7 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 8 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 9 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 10 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 11 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 12 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 13 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 14 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 15 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 16 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 17 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 18 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 19 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 20 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 21 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 22 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 23 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 24 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 25 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 26 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 27 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 28 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 29 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 30 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 31 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 32 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 33 OF 34

CE6501-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-1 PAGE 34 OF 34

You might also like