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If a three hinged parabolic arch, (span l, rise h) is carrying a uniformly distributed load w/unit length over the entire span,

horizontal thrust is wl2/8h
S.F. will be zero throughout
B.M. will be zero throughout
all the above.

Correct Answer: all the above.

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