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Specifying Steel Cable Closure 1
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I can't picture a place where I would do this, but assuming that there is some logical reason that a more robust solution such as a rod or HSS tension member cannot be used, you will want to look into catalogues for cable connections. These are typically done for guy-wire anchoring and other such specialist applications. Be careful as I have yet to see such a catalogue with data to limit states design (LRFD); I believe you're going to have to be working stress design for your connections.
Good luck,
YS
B.Eng (Carleton)
Working in New Zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...
Good luck,
YS
B.Eng (Carleton)
Working in New Zealand, thinking of my snow covered home...
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rope clips are the cheapest and easiest thing
see attached
see attached
A lot of the catalog information will give breaking strength rather than, or in addition to, allowable load.
The strength of a loop of wire rope is reduced considerably if it goes around a sharp edge; take that into account.
If this is a one-off detail, it would be pretty cheap to considerably overside the cable.
The strength of a loop of wire rope is reduced considerably if it goes around a sharp edge; take that into account.
If this is a one-off detail, it would be pretty cheap to considerably overside the cable.
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