The cable system shown in the figure below is subjected to a uniformly distri between the supports. The horizontal distance between the supports is 80m between the lowest point and the left hand support is 4m. Determine: (a) The total length of the cable between the supports. (b) The tension in the cable at A and B and find the maximum tension.

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The cable system shown in the figure below is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 15KN/m
between the supports. The horizontal distance between the supports is 80m and the vertical distance
between the lowest point and the left hand support is 4m.
Determine:
(a) The total length of the cable between the supports.
(b) The tension in the cable at A and B and find the maximum tension.
B
45
6 m
30°
[4 m
15 kN/m
80 m
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 3 The cable system shown in the figure below is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 15KN/m between the supports. The horizontal distance between the supports is 80m and the vertical distance between the lowest point and the left hand support is 4m. Determine: (a) The total length of the cable between the supports. (b) The tension in the cable at A and B and find the maximum tension. B 45 6 m 30° [4 m 15 kN/m 80 m
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