Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable 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%
✖Cable Span is total length of cable in horizontal direction.ⓘ Cable Span [L]			+10% -10%
✖Maximum Sag is defined as maximum catenary formed in cable.ⓘ Maximum Sag [d]			+10% -10%

✖Midspan Tension is the total tension acting in cable at midpoint.ⓘ Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable [H]

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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

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

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

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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Tension at Midspan when Parabolic Equation for the Cable Slope is Given

Midspan Tension=(Uniformly Distributed Load*Distance from Midpoint of Cable^2)/(2*Parabolic Equation of Cable Slope) GO

Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL

Midspan Tension=Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2)/(8*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports) 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

Tension at Midspan when Tension at any Point of the Simple Cable with a UDL is Given

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

Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable Formula

Midspan Tension=(Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2))/(8*Maximum Sag)
H=(q*(L^2))/(8*d)

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What is Parabolic Cable ?

Parabolic Cable is a cable carrying a horizontally distributed load, then cable form a parabola or is called parabolic cable. Example: The cable carrying a bridge is a parabolic cable

How to Calculate Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable?

Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable calculator uses Midspan Tension=(Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2))/(8*Maximum Sag) to calculate the Midspan Tension, The Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is defined as maximum horizontal tension occurring in the cable due uniform load at midpoint of cable. Midspan Tension and is denoted by H symbol.

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

FAQ

What is Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable?

The Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is defined as maximum horizontal tension occurring in the cable due uniform load at midpoint of cable and is represented as H=(q*(L^2))/(8*d) or Midspan Tension=(Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2))/(8*Maximum Sag). Uniformly distributed load is a force applied over an area or length, denoted by q which is force per unit length, Cable Span is total length of cable in horizontal direction and Maximum Sag is defined as maximum catenary formed in cable.

How to calculate Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable?

The Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable is defined as maximum horizontal tension occurring in the cable due uniform load at midpoint of cable is calculated using Midspan Tension=(Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2))/(8*Maximum Sag). To calculate Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable, you need Uniformly Distributed Load (q), Cable Span (L) and Maximum Sag (d). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Uniformly Distributed Load, Cable Span and Maximum Sag 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 Midspan Tension?

In this formula, Midspan Tension uses Uniformly Distributed Load, Cable Span and Maximum Sag. We can use 4 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Midspan Tension=sqrt((Tension at Supports^2)-(((Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)/2)^2))
Midspan Tension=sqrt((Tension at Supports^2)-((Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)^2))
Midspan Tension=(Uniformly Distributed Load*Distance from Midpoint of Cable^2)/(2*Parabolic Equation of Cable Slope)
Midspan Tension=Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2)/(8*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports)

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