Elastic behavior and design of arches

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dc.contributor.advisorAustin, Walter J.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberHolt, Edward C.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMerwin, John E.
dc.creatorLeung, Alen Wah Kwok
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:24:04Z
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:24:04Z
dc.date.issued1979
dc.description.abstractA detailed parametric study of the elastic behavior of symmetric arches with hinged and fixed ends is presented herein. The study is restricted to parabolic arches of moderate and low rise (<.25 span) with prismatic cross-section subjected to a uniform dead load and a uniform live load which extends from the left support over a variable length. Both the dead and live loads are of uniform intensity on the horizontal deck of the arch. The effects of load magnitude, slenderness ratio, rise/span ratio, live/dead load ratio and length of live loading on the internal forces, displacements and reactions are investigated. Approximate equations to predict stresses and deflections are derived. Special study has been made of the occurrence of first yielding. The live load length, load magnitude and location on the arch axis corresponding to first yielding have been found for a wide range of parameters. Approximate procedures are presented for estimation of the load at first yielding. The analytical study was made with the use of a computer program. The information presented herein is expected to be useful for the design of arch bridges.
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dc.format.extent128 pp
dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS C.E. 1979 LEUNG
dc.identifier.citationLeung, Alen Wah Kwok. "Elastic behavior and design of arches." (1979) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104490">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104490</a>.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104490
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titleElastic behavior and design of arches
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentChemical and Biomolecular Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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