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Structural Analysis I CE 2152: Cables

This document discusses structural analysis of cables. It states assumptions that cables are perfectly flexible with no shear or bending, only tension, and are inextensible with length not changing due to loading. It describes cables subjected to concentrated loads and uniformly distributed loads, providing equations to determine tension at various points. Examples are given of cables supporting girders and loads, as well as components and examples of suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges.

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Structural Analysis I CE 2152: Cables

This document discusses structural analysis of cables. It states assumptions that cables are perfectly flexible with no shear or bending, only tension, and are inextensible with length not changing due to loading. It describes cables subjected to concentrated loads and uniformly distributed loads, providing equations to determine tension at various points. Examples are given of cables supporting girders and loads, as well as components and examples of suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges.

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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I

CE 2152

Dr. Thanuja Kulathunga

Cables

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Assumptions
 Cables are perfectly flexible
◦ no shear or bending, only tension occurs in
the cable
 Cables are inextensible
◦ length of cable do not change due to loading

Cables Subjected to Concentrated


Loads
yC = sag at point C
yD = sag at point D

2
Example
Determine the tension of each portion of the
cable shown below. Also find the value of h.
Neglect the weight of the cable.

Cables Subjected to Uniformly


Distributed Loads
w0 is the load per horizontal length

Origin of coordinate system is taken at the point where


the slope of the cable is zero ( the lowest point of the
cable)
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Cables Subjected to Uniformly
Distributed Loads (contd.)
For the equilibrium of a small segment of the cable,

Cables Subjected to Uniformly


Distributed Loads (contd.)
The equilibrium equations written above can be
used in obtaining the following equations.
Horizontal component of cable tension at any point
is a constant and equals to the tension at the lowest
point (FH) where the angle is zero

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Examples
30 m

12 m

6m

The cable in the above figure supports a girder


which carries a load of 12 kN/m. B is the point at
which the slope is zero. Determine the tension at
points A, B and C.

Examples

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Examples

Suspension Bridges

In suspension bridges, main load carrying elements are


hung from suspension cables.

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Components of a Suspension Bridge

Cable Stayed Bridge

7
Examples
The suspension bridge shown in the figure below is
constructed using two stiffening trusses pin connected at
C. A is a pin and B is a rocker. The cable has parabolic
shape. Bridge is subjected to a single load of 50 kN as
shown. Find the maximum tension in the cable.

Example
 Trusses are pin connected at B. A is a pin.
C is a rocker. Cable is parabolic. Find the
maximum tension in the cable.

20 kN 15 kN

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