Practice Funicular Polygons - 5.1 | 5. CABLES | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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5.1 - Funicular Polygons

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does a cable primarily transmit?

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of a cable's flexibility.

Question 2

Easy

What is the sag-to-span ratio?

💡 Hint: Focus on how sag impacts the overall length.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What shape does a cable take when subjected to concentrated loads?

  • Straight line
  • Funicular Polygon
  • Catenary

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of configurations in loaded cables.

Question 2

True or False: The thrust component of cable tension varies under vertical loads.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how horizontal components behave in cables.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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