The idealize model for suspension bridge is shown in the figure. The truss are pin connected at a, on hinge support at b and on rolle at c. The parabolic cable is supported on towers at ac and at be. Determine the design diameter of the cable if the allowable tensile stress is 150 MPa.
The idealize model for suspension bridge is shown in the figure. The truss are pin connected at a, on hinge support at b and on rolle at c. The parabolic cable is supported on towers at ac and at be. Determine the design diameter of the cable if the allowable tensile stress is 150 MPa.
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The idealize model for suspension bridge is shown in the figure. The truss are pin connected at a, on hinge support at b and on rolle at c. The parabolic cable is supported on towers at ac and at be. Determine the design diameter of the cable if the allowable tensile stress is 150 MPa.
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