Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Author’s Note
- Part I Simple Structures
- 1 Mastering Friction
- 2 Equilibrium of Pseudo-Deformed Bodies
- 3 Simple Cables
- Part II Truss Frameworks
- Part III Beams and Frames: Character
- Part IV Beams and Frames: Analysis
- Part V Design Choices
- Part VI Deliberately Deformed
- Further Reading
- Index
3 - Simple Cables
from Part I - Simple Structures
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 January 2022
Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Author’s Note
- Part I Simple Structures
- 1 Mastering Friction
- 2 Equilibrium of Pseudo-Deformed Bodies
- 3 Simple Cables
- Part II Truss Frameworks
- Part III Beams and Frames: Character
- Part IV Beams and Frames: Analysis
- Part V Design Choices
- Part VI Deliberately Deformed
- Further Reading
- Index
Summary
Rather than solve the usual governing equation of deformation for a deflected cable, its shape is computed indirectly from the applied loading, noting that the two variations must differ by two orders. Solutions by polynomial subsititution are thus appropriate, where coefficicents depend on the specific boundary conditions of the problem. The non-uniform build-up of tensions in a cable wrapped around a rough drum is determined, which then informs a simple experiment for determining the coefficient of friction.
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- Solving Problems of Simple Structural Mechanics , pp. 22 - 28Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022