Example

Consider a three-hinged arch with a span L=20L = 20m and a rise h=5h = 5m. The hinges are at A (x=0,y=0x=0, y=0), B (x=20,y=0x=20, y=0), and C (x=10,y=5x=10, y=5). A point load P=100P = 100kN acts downwards at x=5x=5m. Determine the horizontal thrust HH.

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