Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given Calculator

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✖Uniformly distributed load is a force applied over an area or length, denoted by q which is force per unit length.ⓘ Uniformly Distributed Load [q]			+10% -10%
✖Length of Cable is the length measured along the catenary of cable.ⓘ Length of Cable [S]			+10% -10%
✖Midspan Tension is the total tension acting in cable at midpoint.ⓘ Midspan Tension [H]			+10% -10%

✖Maximum Sag is defined as maximum catenary formed in cable.ⓘ Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given [d]

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Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given

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Maximum and Center Deflection of Simply Supported Beam carrying UDL over its entire Length

Deflection=(5*Uniformly Distributed Load*(Length^4))/(384*Modulus Of Elasticity*Area Moment of Inertia) GO

Condition for Maximum Moment in Interior Spans of Beams

Point of Maximum Moment=(Length/2)-(Maximum Bending Moment/(Uniformly Distributed Load*1000*Length)) GO

Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given

Tension at Supports=sqrt((Midspan Tension^2)+(Uniformly Distributed Load*Length of Cable/2)^2) GO

Tension at Midspan when Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given

Midspan Tension=sqrt((Tension at Supports^2)-(((Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)/2)^2)) GO

UDL when Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given

Uniformly Distributed Load=(sqrt((Tension at Supports^2)-(Midspan Tension^2))*2)/Cable Span GO

UDL when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given

Uniformly Distributed Load=8*Midspan Tension*Maximum Sag/(Length of Cable^2) GO

Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable

Midspan Tension=(Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2))/(8*Maximum Sag) GO

Span of Cable when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given

Cable Span=sqrt(8*Midspan Tension*Maximum Sag/Uniformly Distributed Load) GO

Fixed End Moment of a Fixed Beam having UDL over its entire Length

Fixed End Moment =(Uniformly Distributed Load*(Length^2))/12 GO

Bending Moment of a Cantilever Subject to UDL Over its Entire Span

Bending Moment =(-Uniformly Distributed Load*Length^2)/2 GO

Bending Moment of Simply Supported Beams with Uniformly Distributed Load

Bending Moment =(Uniformly Distributed Load*Length^2)/8 GO

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Maximum Sag when Catenary Parameter for UDL on Catenary Parabolic Cable is Given

Maximum Sag=(-Catenary Parameter)+(Tension at Supports/Uniformly Distributed Load) GO

Maximum Sag when Length of Cable for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given

Maximum Sag=(Length of Cable-Cable Span)*(3/8)*Cable Span GO

Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given Formula

Maximum Sag=Uniformly Distributed Load*(Length of Cable^2)/(8*Midspan Tension)
d=q*(S^2)/(8*H)

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What is Sag ?

The vertical distance between the straight line joining the points of consecutive supports and the lowest point of the conductor is called sag. The tighter the wire, the smaller is the sag and vice-versa.

How to Calculate Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given?

Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given calculator uses Maximum Sag=Uniformly Distributed Load*(Length of Cable^2)/(8*Midspan Tension) to calculate the Maximum Sag, The Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given is defined as total vertical deflection of cable at midpoint due to UDL. Maximum Sag and is denoted by d symbol.

How to calculate Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given, enter Uniformly Distributed Load (q), Length of Cable (S) and Midspan Tension (H) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given calculation can be explained with given input values -> 12500 = 10000*(10^2)/(8*10).

FAQ

What is Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given?

The Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given is defined as total vertical deflection of cable at midpoint due to UDL and is represented as d=q*(S^2)/(8*H) or Maximum Sag=Uniformly Distributed Load*(Length of Cable^2)/(8*Midspan Tension). Uniformly distributed load is a force applied over an area or length, denoted by q which is force per unit length, Length of Cable is the length measured along the catenary of cable and Midspan Tension is the total tension acting in cable at midpoint.

How to calculate Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given?

The Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given is defined as total vertical deflection of cable at midpoint due to UDL is calculated using Maximum Sag=Uniformly Distributed Load*(Length of Cable^2)/(8*Midspan Tension). To calculate Maximum Sag when Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is Given, you need Uniformly Distributed Load (q), Length of Cable (S) and Midspan Tension (H). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Uniformly Distributed Load, Length of Cable and Midspan Tension and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Maximum Sag?

In this formula, Maximum Sag uses Uniformly Distributed Load, Length of Cable and Midspan Tension. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Maximum Sag=(Length of Cable-Cable Span)*(3/8)*Cable Span
Maximum Sag=(-Catenary Parameter)+(Tension at Supports/Uniformly Distributed Load)

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