5.1 - Funicular Polygons
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What does a cable primarily transmit?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of a cable's flexibility.
What is the sag-to-span ratio?
💡 Hint: Focus on how sag impacts the overall length.
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What shape does a cable take when subjected to concentrated loads?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of configurations in loaded cables.
True or False: The thrust component of cable tension varies under vertical loads.
💡 Hint: Recall how horizontal components behave in cables.
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Analyze a cable with two concentrated loads placed at different intervals and sketch the resulting funicular polygon.
💡 Hint: Consider how each load affects the cable's shape and forces.
Given a cable structure with a known span and sag, derive the relationships between tension and thrust using the appropriate equations.
💡 Hint: Review the equations we discussed on sag and thrust.
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