For a symmetrical two hinged parabolic arch, if one of the supports settles horizontally, then the horizontal thrust__________________?
A. is increased
B. is decreased
C. remains unchanged
D. becomes zero
A. is increased
B. is decreased
C. remains unchanged
D. becomes zero
A. displacements
B. force
C. displacements and forces
D. none of the above
A. 5 mm
B. 0.5 mm
C. 0.05 mm
D. 0.005mm
A. always occurs at centre of span
B. always occurs under a wheel load
C. never occurs under a wheel load
D. none of the above
Consider the following statements
1. reduces the negative moment at support
2. increases the negative moment at support
3. reduces the positive moment at support
4. increases the positive moment at the centre of span
A. i and 4 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. 2 and 4 are correct
A. less than the left half span
B. whole of left half span
C. more than the left half span
D. whole span
A. stiffness
B. flexibility
C. influence coefficient
D. unit strain