CIE 2102:Mechanics Of Structure

Arches and suspension bridges

Rashma R S V

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Three Hinged Arches

Arches are curved beams that transfer loads
Statically determinate

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components

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Arch subjected to loads

Any section in arch is subjected to

normal thrust, N, Radial Shear, Q and
Bending Moment

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Type 1 - Circular/segmental arches

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Type 2 - Parabolic arches

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Type 3 - Parabolic arches with

springing at different levels

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Steps for Analysis of Three Hinged Arches

1. Calculate end reactions
2. Find Horizontal reaction by applying
Moment about crown equals zero.
3. Find slope at the section and determine
normal thrust and radial shear
4. Find Bending Moment at the section
required.

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Suspension Bridges
The cable and girder are connected by
hangers/suspenders

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FBD of Girder and cable

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FBD

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FBD of cable

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Steps for Analysis of suspension bridges

1. Draw the free body diagram of cable and
girder
2. Calculate end reactions considering external
loading
3. Determine equivalent udl taking moments
about c=0
4. Find Horizontal reaction and vertical reaction
of cable
5. Calculate slope and maximum tension in the
cable
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