Question

The three-hinged arch shown in the given figure will have value of H as

• A. 50 kN
• B. 40 kN
• C. 20 kN
• D. 30 kN

Answer 1

The correct option is B 40 kN

The vertical reaction at right springing
$V_R=\frac{80\times 4}{16}=20kN$

Horizontal thrust,
$H=\frac{V_R\times 8}{4}=40kN$