Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
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A bridge is built in the shape of a parabolic arch. The bridge has a span of s = 140 feet and a maximum height of h = 25 feet. Choose a suitable rectangular coordinate
system and find the height of the arch at distances of 10, 30, and 50 feet from the center.
Find the height of the arch at a distance of 10 feet from the center.
feet (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
Find the height of the arch at a distance of 30 feet from the center.
feet (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
Find the height of the arch at a distance of 50 feet from the center.
feet (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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Transcribed Image Text:A bridge is built in the shape of a parabolic arch. The bridge has a span of s = 140 feet and a maximum height of h = 25 feet. Choose a suitable rectangular coordinate system and find the height of the arch at distances of 10, 30, and 50 feet from the center. Find the height of the arch at a distance of 10 feet from the center. feet (Round to two decimal places as needed.) Find the height of the arch at a distance of 30 feet from the center. feet (Round to two decimal places as needed.) Find the height of the arch at a distance of 50 feet from the center. feet (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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