physics assignment

The instructions are in the attachment. Questions including draw graphs, you can draw digitally on the pdf or on a paper and take pic.

ASSIGNMENT 2
EXERCISE 1A: PARABOLIC CABLE BRIDGE

STUDENT NAME:

You are form finding your own parabolic cable bridge. Draw the force diagram and the resulting
form diagram of your bridge design. Start with the middle portion of the bridge!

Form Diagram
F = 2000kip

Force Diagram
Scale: 2000 kip = 6/16 in or 1cm

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F F F F F F F F F F F

ASSIGNMENT 2
EXERCISE 1B: PARABOLIC CABLE BRIDGE

STUDENT NAME:

Finish the suspension cable for the left and right part of the bridge (symmetric). Aim for
balancing the horizontal component in the suspension cable left and right of the support at the
top of the tower!

Form Diagram
F = 2000kip
Force Diagram
Scale: 2000 kip = 6/16 in or 1cm
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F F F F FF F F F F

ASSIGNMENT 2
EXERCISE 2: PARABOLIC ARCH BRIDGE

STUDENT NAME:

Create an arch that supports the roadway shown in the diagram below. Find the parabolic form
and draw the force diagram.

Form Diagram
F = 1000kip

Force Diagram
Scale: 1000 kip = 6/16 in or 1cm

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F F F F F F F FF F

ASSIGNMENT 2
EXERCISE 3: CATENARY VAULT

STUDENT NAME:

You are designing a catenary masonry vault over an alpine road on steep terrain. You have to respect the 2
support locations as the start and end of your vault, as well as the clearance for road traffic.

Form Diagram

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Force Diagram
(Choose scale)

ASSIGNMENT 2
EXERCISE 4: STRESS RIBBON BRIDGE

STUDENT NAME:

You are designing a stress ribbon bridge (or catenary bridge) between two supports. Make sure
to respect the high water level.

Form Diagram
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Force Diagram
(Choose scale)