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CEBS 312 – Statics of rigid bodies

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Problem set 8
“Cables”

1. Cable AB is 160 ft horizontally supports a load distributed uniformly as shown.

The lowest point of the cable is located at a distance a = 12 ft below the
support A.
40 lb/ft

24 ft

A
Lowest pt. a

160 ft

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CEBS 312 – Statics of rigid bodies

Problem set 8
“Cables”

2. A cable is suspended between two supports as shown. (a) What is the

horizontal component of the reaction at E, (b) What is the maximum tension
in the cable?
30 m 30 m 30 m 30 m

6m 7m

10 kN
10 kN
20 kN

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CEBS 312 – Statics of rigid bodies

Problem set 8
“Cables”

3. The weight of the transmission cable is 1.5 kg/m, distributed horizontally and
carries a maximum tension of 6000 kg. If the allowable sag of the cable is 30
m.
(a) What is the horizontal distance between the electric posts
supporting the transmission cable?
(b) What is the length of the transmission cable?

A
30m

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