Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL Formula

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Tension at Supports is the tension due to loading on supports. Check FAQs
Ts=(Tm2)+(qLspan)2
Ts - Tension at Supports?Tm - Midspan Tension?q - Uniformly Distributed Load?Lspan - Cable Span?

Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL Example

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150.0533Edit=(4Edit2)+(10Edit15Edit)2
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Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ts=(Tm2)+(qLspan)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ts=(4kN2)+(10kN/m15m)2
Next Step Convert Units
Ts=(4000N2)+(10000N/m15m)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ts=(40002)+(1000015)2
Next Step Evaluate
Ts=150053.323855222N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ts=150.053323855222kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ts=150.0533kN

Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Tension at Supports
Tension at Supports is the tension due to loading on supports.
Symbol: Ts
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Midspan Tension
Midspan Tension is the total tension acting in cable at midpoint.
Symbol: Tm
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.
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 Catenary category

​Go Horizontal Component given Tension at any Point of Simple Cable with UDL
H=(T2)-((W's)2)
​Go UDL given Tension at any Point of Simple Cable with UDL
q=(Ts2)-(Tm2)Lspan2
​Go Catenary Length given Tension at any Point of Simple Cable with UDL
Lspan=(Ts2)-(Tm2)q2

How to Evaluate Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL?

Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL evaluator uses Tension at Supports = sqrt((Midspan Tension^2)+(Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)^2) to evaluate the Tension at Supports, The Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL formula is defined as the total force acting on the supports in both horizontal and vertical directions. Tension at Supports is denoted by Ts symbol.

How to evaluate Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL, enter Midspan Tension (Tm), Uniformly Distributed Load (q) & Cable Span (Lspan) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL

What is the formula to find Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL?
The formula of Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL is expressed as Tension at Supports = sqrt((Midspan Tension^2)+(Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)^2). Here is an example- 0.150053 = sqrt((4000^2)+(10000*15)^2).
How to calculate Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL?
With Midspan Tension (Tm), Uniformly Distributed Load (q) & Cable Span (Lspan) we can find Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL using the formula - Tension at Supports = sqrt((Midspan Tension^2)+(Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)^2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL be negative?
No, the Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL?
Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Tension at any Point given Catenary Length of Simple Cable with UDL can be measured.
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