Example 5-8

The tied three-hinged arch is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the
components of reaction at A and C and the tension in the cable.

15 kN B
10 kN
2m
A D

2m 2m
0.5 m 1m

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SOLUTION
15 kN B
10 kN
2m
A
Ax D
0
Ay C

2m 2m Cy
0.5 m 1m

Entire arch :

+ ΣMA = 0: C y (5.5) − 10( 4.5) − 15(0.5) = 0

Cy = 9.545 kN

+ ΣFy = 0: Ay − 15 − 10 + 9.545 = 0

Ay = 15.46 kN
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 15 kN B B
Bx Bx
10 kN
2m By By
A
TA TD D

Ay = 15.46 kN C
Cy = 9.545 kN
2m 2m
0.5 m 1m

Member AB :

+ ΣMB = 0: 15( 2) − 15.455(2.5) + TA (2) = 0 TA = 4.319 kN

+ ΣFy = 0: 15.455 − 15 − B y = 0 By = 0.455 kN

+ ΣF = 0: 4.319 − Bx = 0
x Bx = 4.319 kN
Member AB :
+ ΣF = 0: 4.319 − TD = 0
x TD = 4.319 kN 41