structural physics

ASSIGNMENT 2 EXERCISE 1A: PARABOLIC CABLE BRIDGE

STUDENT NAME:

You are form finding your own parabolic cable bridge. Draw the force diagram and the resulting form diagram of your bridge design. Start with the middle portion of the bridge!

Form Diagram F = 2000kip

Force Diagram Scale: 2000 kip = 6/16 in or 1cm

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ASSIGNMENT 2 EXERCISE 1B: PARABOLIC CABLE BRIDGE

STUDENT NAME:

Finish the suspension cable for the left and right part of the bridge (symmetric). Aim for balancing the horizontal component in the suspension cable left and right of the support at the top of the tower!

Form Diagram F = 2000kip

Force Diagram Scale: 2000 kip = 6/16 in or 1cm

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F F F F FF F F F F

ASSIGNMENT 2 EXERCISE 2: PARABOLIC ARCH BRIDGE

STUDENT NAME:

Create an arch that supports the roadway shown in the diagram below. Find the parabolic form and draw the force diagram.

Form Diagram F = 1000kip

Force Diagram Scale: 1000 kip = 6/16 in or 1cm

ARCH132 STRUCTURES II | GRAPHIC STATICS

F F F F F F F FF F