ARCH

"An arch supports loads primarily in compression, transforming vertical forces into horizontal thrusts at the supports."

- R.C. Hibbeler

Assumptions

Static Analysis: The system is at rest with no changing forces or vibrations.

Uniform Distributed Load: Load is applied evenly along the horizontal span.

Parabolic Funicular Form: The shape is a parabola, ideal for uniform loads to prevent bending.

Pinned Supports: The arch ends are attached to fixed, pinned supports allowing rotation but no translation.

Geometry

Span?
200 m
Height?
200 m

Loading

Applied Load?
25 kN/m

Results

Forces
Compressive?
0 kN
V?
0 kN
Load?
0 kN