Load and form

1 Polar polygon of parabolic cable

2 Parabolic funicular cable under uniform load
3 Polar polygon of parabolic funicular arch
4 Parabolic funicular arch under uniform load
5 Polar polygon of asymmetrically loaded cable
6 Funicular cable under asymmetric load
7 Polar polygon of asymmetrically loaded arch
8 Arch funicular under asymmetric load
9 Global moment of horizontal couple M = H d
10 Arch bending due to funicular offset
M=Fe
F = arch force
e = arch offset from funicular line
11 Variable arch depth (optimal span/depth = 5)
12 Arch force vs. arch depth (rise)
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Arch and vault structures Prof Schierle 3