Topic 9 ( Cables )

Question 4

A cable designed to handle pulling forces (tension) without resisting bending or compressive stresses.

Answer 4

Flexible Cable

Question 5

A cable that supports its own weight evenly across its length. Its tension depends only on its weight and curve shape.

Answer 5

Catenary Cable

Question 6

A cable that supports horizontal loads (like bridges), where the load is much heavier than the cable’s weight.

Answer 6

Parabolic Cable

Question 6

A cable that holds concentrated (focused) vertical loads and is analyzed similarly to truss structures.

Answer 6

Segmented Cable

Question 7

The pulling force within a cable, keeping it tight and able to carry loads.

Answer 7

Tension

Question 8

The vertical distance a cable dips under its weight or load, measured from the lowest point to the supports.

Answer 8

Sag

Question 9

The force or weight the cable carries, such as the weight of a bridge deck or electrical wires.

Answer 9

Load

Question 10

A load spread evenly over a cable’s length, typical for parabolic and catenary cables.

Answer 10

Distributed Load

Question 11

A single, heavy load applied at a specific point on the cable, common in segmented cables.

Answer 11

Concentrated Load