Question

The beam ab and bc are supported by the cable that has a parabolic shape. determine the tension in the cable at point d, f and e and the force in each of the equally space hangers.

Answer 1

Changes in Length—Tension and Compression: Elastic Modulus. A change in length is produced when a force is applied to a wire or rod parallel to its length , either stretching it (a tension) or compressing it. ... The rod is stretched a length when a force is applied parallel to its length.