Catenaries with point loads

[malbek]

Can anyone advise me of a calculation method for getting cable tension forces and end reactions for a catenary carrying a point load on the span?

 

[desertfox]

hi malbek

Have a look at this site;-

http://www.slideruleera.net/miscellaneous.html

desertfox

 

[Clyde38]

I found this spread sheet some time ago (Jim Lux 28-Mar-03). Perhaps it will be helpful.

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[malbek]

Thanks for the replies folks. Found a good old book on the slideruleera site & spreadsheet will also be useful.