A symmetrical two-hinged parabolic arch when subjected to a uniformly – McqOptions

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1.	A symmetrical two-hinged parabolic arch when subjected to a uniformly distributed load on the entire horizontal span, is subjected to
A.	radial shear alone
B.	normal thrust alone
C.	normal thrust and bending moment
D.	normal thrust, radial shear and bending moment
Answer» C. normal thrust and bending moment

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