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Ralph N
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Ralph N asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 1 decade ago

what is the sag of a 3/8" dia wire rope at 60 feet.?

there is a light (500) in the middle.

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  • BMS
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    need

    1. is this simple span or multiple? if mult it makes cant arcs over the bearing points.

    2. ksi of wire rope...

    3. wt of light in middle

    4. tension

    5. wt of the wire powering the light

  • muddypuppyuk
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    The shape of the rope, no matter the tension, is called a catenary.

    Find this curve equation when you know the tension and solve.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That would be determined by how tightly the rope was strung between the two points.

  • Thomas C
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    What is the tension in the rope?

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