QUESTION $1$

The three$-$hinged parabolic arch as shown in Figure Q$1$ carries a uniformly distributed load of $Wk\frac{N}{m}$ and concentrated load of $PkN$ as shWn$,$

a$)$ Determine the bending moment equation for segment $BD$ of the arch.$(8$ Marks$)$

b$)$ Identify the value of Moment at all salient point. $($C$4)$

$(12$ Marks$)$

c$)$ Draw bending moment diagram and shear force diagram.

$(5$ Marks$)$

Given P $($kN$)=10$ kN

W $($kN$/$m$)=15$ kN$/$m

YD $($m$)=5$m