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Tension at midspan is the total tension acting in cable at midpoint. Check FAQs
Tmid=(Ts2)-((qLspan2)2)
Tmid - Tension at Midspan?Ts - Tension at Supports?q - Uniformly Distributed Load?Lspan - Cable Span?

Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable Example

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196.1505Edit=(210Edit2)-((10Edit15Edit2)2)
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Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tmid=(Ts2)-((qLspan2)2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tmid=(210kN2)-((10kN/m15m2)2)
Next Step Convert Units
Tmid=(210000N2)-((10000N/m15m2)2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tmid=(2100002)-((10000152)2)
Next Step Evaluate
Tmid=196150.45245933N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Tmid=196.15045245933kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Tmid=196.1505kN

Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable Formula Elements

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Tension at Midspan
Tension at midspan is the total tension acting in cable at midpoint.
Symbol: Tmid
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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 to find Tension at Midspan

​Go Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable
Tmid=q(Lspan2)8d

Other formulas in Parabolic Cable Tension and Length category

​Go Maximum Sag given Tension at Midspan for UDL on Parabolic Cable
d=qLspan28Tmid
​Go Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable
Ts=(Tmid2)+(qLspan2)2
​Go UDL given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable
q=(Ts2)-(Tmid2)2Lspan
​Go Span of Cable given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable
Lcable_span=(Ts2)-(Tm2)2W

How to Evaluate Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable?

Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable evaluator uses Tension at Midspan = sqrt((Tension at Supports^2)-(((Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)/2)^2)) to evaluate the Tension at Midspan, The Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable formula is defined as maximum horizontal tension occurring in the cable due to uniform load at the midpoint of cable. Tension at Midspan is denoted by Tmid symbol.

How to evaluate Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable, enter Tension at Supports (Ts), Uniformly Distributed Load (q) & Cable Span (Lspan) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable

What is the formula to find Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable?
The formula of Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable is expressed as Tension at Midspan = sqrt((Tension at Supports^2)-(((Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)/2)^2)). Here is an example- 0.19615 = sqrt((210000^2)-(((10000*15)/2)^2)).
How to calculate Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable?
With Tension at Supports (Ts), Uniformly Distributed Load (q) & Cable Span (Lspan) we can find Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable using the formula - Tension at Midspan = sqrt((Tension at Supports^2)-(((Uniformly Distributed Load*Cable Span)/2)^2)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Tension at Midspan?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Tension at Midspan-
  • Tension at Midspan=(Uniformly Distributed Load*(Cable Span^2))/(8*Maximum Sag)OpenImg
Can the Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable be negative?
No, the Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable?
Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Tension at Midspan given Tension at Supports for UDL on Parabolic Cable can be measured.
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