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Thrust of Abutments refers to the horizontal force exerted by an arch, vault, or similar structure against its supporting abutments. Check FAQs
F=(pr)(1-(2θsin(θ(Tbr)212)D))
F - Thrust of Abutments?p - Normal Radial Pressure?r - Radius to Center Line of Arch?θ - Theta?Tb - Base Thickness?D - Diameter?

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43.9888Edit=(8Edit5.5Edit)(1-(230Editsin(30Edit(1.3Edit5.5Edit)212)9.999Edit))
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Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=(pr)(1-(2θsin(θ(Tbr)212)D))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=(85.5m)(1-(230°sin(30°(1.3m5.5m)212)9.999m))
Next Step Convert Units
F=(85.5m)(1-(20.5236radsin(0.5236rad(1.3m5.5m)212)9.999m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=(85.5)(1-(20.5236sin(0.5236(1.35.5)212)9.999))
Next Step Evaluate
F=43.9887668127631N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
F=43.9888N

Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam Formula Elements

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Thrust of Abutments
Thrust of Abutments refers to the horizontal force exerted by an arch, vault, or similar structure against its supporting abutments.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Normal Radial Pressure
Normal Radial Pressure at the center line is the extrados pressure times the ratio of the upstream radius to the center-line radius.
Symbol: p
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius to Center Line of Arch
Radius to Center Line of Arch is a radial line from the focus to any point of a curve.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Base Thickness
Base Thickness is the maximum thickness or width of a dam measured horizontally between upstream and downstream faces and normal to the axis or centerline crest of the dam.
Symbol: Tb
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter
Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Thrust of Abutments

​Go Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam given Moment at Abutments
F=Mtr(sin(θ)θ-(cos(θ)))+pr
​Go Thrust given Intrados Stresses on Arch Dam
F=STb-6MtTb
​Go Thrust given Extrados Stresses on Arch Dam
F=STb+6MtTb2
​Go Thrust given Deflection due to Thrust on Arch Dam
F=δEK2

Other formulas in Thrust on Arch Dam category

​Go Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam
P=Pvr-(Pvr-F)cos(θ)

How to Evaluate Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam?

Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam evaluator uses Thrust of Abutments = (Normal Radial Pressure*Radius to Center Line of Arch)*(1-(2*Theta*sin(Theta*((Base Thickness/Radius to Center Line of Arch)^2)/12)/Diameter)) to evaluate the Thrust of Abutments, The Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam is defined as the horizontal force exerted by the water pressure on the curved upstream face of an arch dam, acting perpendicular to the dam axis at its highest point. Thrust of Abutments is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam, enter Normal Radial Pressure (p), Radius to Center Line of Arch (r), Theta (θ), Base Thickness (Tb) & Diameter (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam

What is the formula to find Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam?
The formula of Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam is expressed as Thrust of Abutments = (Normal Radial Pressure*Radius to Center Line of Arch)*(1-(2*Theta*sin(Theta*((Base Thickness/Radius to Center Line of Arch)^2)/12)/Diameter)). Here is an example- 43.98877 = (8*5.5)*(1-(2*0.5235987755982*sin(0.5235987755982*((1.3/5.5)^2)/12)/9.999)).
How to calculate Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam?
With Normal Radial Pressure (p), Radius to Center Line of Arch (r), Theta (θ), Base Thickness (Tb) & Diameter (D) we can find Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam using the formula - Thrust of Abutments = (Normal Radial Pressure*Radius to Center Line of Arch)*(1-(2*Theta*sin(Theta*((Base Thickness/Radius to Center Line of Arch)^2)/12)/Diameter)). This formula also uses Sine (sin) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Thrust of Abutments?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Thrust of Abutments-
  • Thrust of Abutments=Moment acting on Arch Dam/(Radius to Center Line of Arch*(sin(Theta)/(Theta-(cos(Theta)))))+Normal Radial Pressure*Radius to Center Line of ArchOpenImg
  • Thrust of Abutments=Intrados Stresses*Base Thickness-6*Moment acting on Arch Dam/Base ThicknessOpenImg
  • Thrust of Abutments=Intrados Stresses*Base Thickness+6*Moment acting on Arch Dam/(Base Thickness^2)OpenImg
Can the Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam be negative?
Yes, the Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam?
Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Thrust at Crown of Arch Dam can be measured.
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