A flexible cable with supports at the same elevation has a span of 400 ft. If the length of the cable is 500 ft, determine the sag midway between the supports.

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Problem 6.67P: The cable AB supports a uniformly distributed load of 12 lb/ft. Determine the angles A and B, and...
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A flexible cable with supports at the same elevation has a span of 400 ft. If the length of the cable is 500 ft, determine the sag midway between the supports.

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