CE$4013$ Structural Analysis

QUESTION $5$

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$5.$ a$)$

Calculate the reactions of the three$-$pinned arch shown in Figure $5$a$.$

Figure $5$a

$5.$ b$)$

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Calculate the maximum uniformly distributed load, $w,$ that can be applied to the cable structure, in Figure $5$b$,$ given that the cable will break when the maximum tension force of $20kN$ is reached.

You may ignore cable extension.

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