Steel "Aircraft" Cables
Steel "Aircraft" Cables
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Hi all,
I'm designing lateral bracing for a mechanical unit and I have a question regarding the use of steel cables. Does anyone know of a standard to follow for determining the strengths of cables? I can't seem to find any information on the steel grades, yield strengths, etc. I'm also wondering if there is any published information about anchoring the ends. How do you properly anchor the end of the cable to develop your design tension? I've seen information and details using clips, tie backs, etc. from numerous manufacturers of cables but no published design values. Can anyone shed some light for me?
I'm designing lateral bracing for a mechanical unit and I have a question regarding the use of steel cables. Does anyone know of a standard to follow for determining the strengths of cables? I can't seem to find any information on the steel grades, yield strengths, etc. I'm also wondering if there is any published information about anchoring the ends. How do you properly anchor the end of the cable to develop your design tension? I've seen information and details using clips, tie backs, etc. from numerous manufacturers of cables but no published design values. Can anyone shed some light for me?






RE: Steel "Aircraft" Cables
RE: Steel "Aircraft" Cables
RE: Steel "Aircraft" Cables
You connect the cable to the device, the other end to one end of a turnbuckle and the turnbuckle to an anchor. Then you tension the cable by turning the turnbuckle until you get the desired tension. You can measure the tension in a variety of ways, from gauges to extensiometers.
Wire rope is available in many sizes, grades, and capacities. "Aircraft" cable is an old, often used colloquial term that generally describes stainless steel cable in small diameters.
RE: Steel "Aircraft" Cables
RE: Steel "Aircraft" Cables
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The entire book (139 pages) addresses your questions.
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RE: Steel "Aircraft" Cables
http://www.savacable.com/pages/prod_01_01.html
Here is the Bethlehem Wire Rope Structural Steel catalogue.
http://www.wireropeworks.com/literature.htm