CETHOS30: Structural Theory
2nd Term A.Y. 25-26 | Handouts
ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE
STRUCTURES – CABLES STRUCTURES – ARCHES
1. Determine the tension in each segment of the 1. The tied three-hinged arch is subjected to the
cable and the cable’s total length. loading shown. Determine the components of
reaction at A and C,and the tension in the rod.
2. Determine the horizontal and vertical
components of reaction at A, B,and C of the
2. Cable ABCD supports the loading shown. three-hinged arch. Assume A, B,and C are pin
Determine the maximum tension in the cable connected.
and the sag of point B.
3. The three-hinged spandrel arch is subjected to
the uniform load of 20kN/m. Determine the
internal moment in the arch at point D.
3. Determine the tension in each cable segment
and the distance yD.