Two Hinged Arch Apparatus

Apparatus has a span of 100cm and rise 25cm. Both ends should have hinge but one of the ends should also be free to move longitudinally. A lever arrangement fitted at this end for the application of known horizontal inward force for measuring the horizontal thrust. Along the horizontal span of the arch various points are marked at equidistant for the application of load. This being a statically indeterminate structure of the first degree. A dial gauge with 25mm travel (with magnetic base)will be supplied with the apparatus. Mild steel apparatus will complete with a supporting stand and a set of weights