Consider a three hinged parabolic arch as shown in figure below: 50 KN 4 m 5m B 9m ↓ 30 m What will be the horizontal thrust developed at 4?

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Consider a three hinged parabolic arch as shown in figure below:
50 KN
4 m
-5m-
30 m
9m
Į
What will be the horizontal thrust developed at A?
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a three hinged parabolic arch as shown in figure below: 50 KN 4 m -5m- 30 m 9m Į What will be the horizontal thrust developed at A?
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