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The two main cables of the Akashi Kaikyo suspension bridge in Japan have a span L = 1990 m and a sag H = 233 m. The loading on each cable is wo = 444.7 KN/m along the horizontal. Determine the corresponding maximum tensional force in one of the cables. (See Figure P6.63-6.64)

The two main cables of the Akashi Kaikyo suspension bridge in Japan have a span L = 1990 m and a sag H = 233 m. The loading on each cable is wo = 444.7 KN/m along the horizontal. Determine the corresponding maximum tensional force in one of the cables. (See Figure P6.63-6.64)

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The two main cables of the Akashi Kaikyo suspension bridge in Japan have a span L = 1990 m and
a sag H = 233 m. The loading on each cable is wo = 444.7 KN/m along the horizontal. Determine
the corresponding maximum tensional force in one of the cables. (See Figure P6.63-6.64)

 

L/2 L/2 Fig. P6.63, P6.64
Transcribed Image Text:L/2 L/2 Fig. P6.63, P6.64
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