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Cables — the Parabolic Case
Inside this lesson
- State why a uniformly horizontally-loaded cable forms a parabola
- Apply H = wL^2/(8h) for the constant horizontal tension
- Compute the maximum cable tension at the supports
- Recognize why tension is greatest at the steepest point, not at midspan
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Educational content covering topics typical of a first- and second-year mechanical engineering curriculum. Not a substitute for accredited coursework, and not suitable for real structural design without review by a licensed professional engineer.