Three Hinged Arch Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-SML-12105
Quick Answer: The Three Hinged Arch Apparatus is a mild steel arch, 100 cm wide and 25 cm long, with hinges at the supports and at the top and one end resting on rollers. The horizontal thrust under load can be calculated theoretically and also measured directly.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Made of mild steel
- Width of 100 cm and length of 25 cm, with hinges at the supports and top
- One end rests on rollers
- Points marked at equal spacing along the horizontal width for applying load
- Horizontal thrust measured directly by neutralising the outward movement of the roller end
- Dial gauge supplied with supporting stand and weights
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Mild steel |
| Size | Width 100 cm, length 25 cm |
| Hinges | At the supports and at the top |
| Support | One end rests on rollers |
| Load points | Marked at equal spacing along the horizontal width |
| Supplied with | Dial gauge, supporting stand and weights |
About This Product
A three hinged arch is a statically determinate structure, so the horizontal thrust at its supports can be worked out from statics for any load system. In the lab, students place weights at the marked points, calculate the thrust and measure it directly by holding back the outward movement of the roller end. The comparison links the theory of arches to a physical model in structural mechanics labs. Alongside supply within India, the Three Hinged Arch Apparatus is offered for export to Kenya, Solomon Islands, Montenegro, Mauritania and Bangladesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What size is the Three Hinged Arch Apparatus?
It is made of mild steel with a width of 100 cm and a length of 25 cm, with hinges at the supports and at the top.
Q2. How is the horizontal thrust measured?
The horizontal thrust can be calculated theoretically, and it is also measured directly by neutralising the outward movement of the roller end.
Q3. What is supplied with it?
A dial gauge is supplied with the apparatus, along with a supporting stand and weights.
Related: Structural Mechanics Lab, Curved Member Apparatus, Deflection of Truss Apparatus, Elastically Coupled Beam Apparatus.
For a quotation on the Three Hinged Arch Apparatus, contact School Lab Equipment India.