(Solved): A schematic diagram of a three-hinged arch is shown below. The arch has a span L, and the inter ...

A schematic diagram of a three-hinged arch is shown below. The arch has a span $\mathrm{L}$, and the internal hinge is placed at point $C$ at a height $h$ from $A$ and $E$. $P$ and $Q$ are the two point-forces acting on the arch. Find out the configuration (shape) of the arch that will make it a funicular structure (i.e. a structure that develops no bending moment) for the given loads. Consider the following two cases- Case-1: $Q=P$ and Case- $2:Q=2P$ Draw the shape of the funicular arch for these two cases. Also, find out the axial force (also known as normal thrust) and shear force at point $\mathrm{C}$ for both cases. Notg that the Fig. : Question 3 is simply a schematic. Your solution might look significantly different from the shape depicted in this diagram.