Maximum Reactions at Supports Formula

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Maximum Value of Tension that occurs at the supports is a sum of both horizontal and vertical force. Check FAQs
Tmax=(qLspan2)1+(Lspan216f2)
Tmax - Maximum Value of Tension?q - Uniformly Distributed Load?Lspan - Cable Span?f - Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports?

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93.75Edit=(10Edit15Edit2)1+(15Edit2165Edit2)
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Maximum Reactions at Supports Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tmax=(qLspan2)1+(Lspan216f2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tmax=(10kN/m15m2)1+(15m2165m2)
Next Step Convert Units
Tmax=(10000N/m15m2)1+(15m2165m2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tmax=(10000152)1+(1521652)
Next Step Evaluate
Tmax=93750N
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Tmax=93.75kN

Maximum Reactions at Supports Formula Elements

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Functions
Maximum Value of Tension
Maximum Value of Tension that occurs at the supports is a sum of both horizontal and vertical force.
Symbol: Tmax
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Uniformly Distributed Load
Uniformly distributed Load (UDL) is a load that is distributed or spread across the whole region of an element whose magnitude of the load remains uniform throughout the whole element.
Symbol: q
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: kN/m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cable Span
Cable Span is total length of cable in horizontal direction.
Symbol: Lspan
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports
Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports is vertical sag at midpoint of cable.
Symbol: f
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Supports at Same Level category

​Go Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
Tcable udl=qLspan28f
​Go Uniformly distributed Load given Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
q=Tcable udl8f(Lspan)2
​Go Span Length given Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
Lspan=8fTcable udlq
​Go Sag of Cable at Midway between supports given Horizontal Component of Cable Tension for UDL
f=qLspan28Tcable udl

How to Evaluate Maximum Reactions at Supports?

Maximum Reactions at Supports evaluator uses Maximum Value of Tension = (Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span/2)*sqrt(1+((Cable Span^2)/(16*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports^2))) to evaluate the Maximum Value of Tension, The Maximum Reactions at Supports formula is defined as the summation of horizontal and vertical force acting at any point in the cable. Maximum Value of Tension is denoted by Tmax symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Reactions at Supports using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Reactions at Supports, enter Uniformly Distributed Load (q), Cable Span (Lspan) & Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports (f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Reactions at Supports

What is the formula to find Maximum Reactions at Supports?
The formula of Maximum Reactions at Supports is expressed as Maximum Value of Tension = (Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span/2)*sqrt(1+((Cable Span^2)/(16*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports^2))). Here is an example- 0.09375 = (10000*15/2)*sqrt(1+((15^2)/(16*5^2))).
How to calculate Maximum Reactions at Supports?
With Uniformly Distributed Load (q), Cable Span (Lspan) & Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports (f) we can find Maximum Reactions at Supports using the formula - Maximum Value of Tension = (Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span/2)*sqrt(1+((Cable Span^2)/(16*Sag of Cable at Midway between Supports^2))). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Maximum Reactions at Supports be negative?
No, the Maximum Reactions at Supports, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Reactions at Supports?
Maximum Reactions at Supports is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Maximum Reactions at Supports can be measured.
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