What is the ILD (Influence Line Diagram) of a three hinged Arch of Span 'L' and rise 'h' due to horizontal thrust 'H'
What is the ILD (Influence Line Diagram) of a three hinged Arch of Span 'L' and rise 'h' due to horizontal thrust 'H' Correct Answer Triangle with its maximum ordinate at center equals to <span class="math-tex">\(\frac{L}{4h}\)</span>
Concept:
For a 3 hinged arch due to horizontal thrust 'H':
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ILD for beam moment in 3 hinged arch:
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Bending moment in an arch is due to the combined action of beam moment & moment due to horizontal thrust. ILD for BM:
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