Description
For use with the Work Panel, the kit allows several experiments with a suspension cable. Students or teachers fi t the magnetic parts of the kit to the Work Panel to study or demonstrate the shapes and tensions in a suspension cable. The kit compares a suspension cable with a catenary cable and analyses results using catenary and parabolic theory. It includes a roller chain (the cable), held by magnetically mounted sprocket pulleys and a set of weight hangers and weights. Spring balances measure the tension in the cable. The versatility of the kit means that you can create symmetrical and non-symmetrical cables, with point loads or with evenly-spread loads. We supplies each kit with a fully illustrated user guide containing theory, experiments and typical results.
Learning Outcomes
Analysis using catenary and parabola theory
Cable weight and tension
Comparison of a symmetrical suspension cable and catenary
Unsymmetrical suspension cable
A point load on a suspension cable
Specifications
ATICO is committed to a programme of continuous improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the design and product specifcation without prior notice.
Nett weight:
3.8 kg + 1 kg storage tray
Packed volume and weight:
Approximately 0.015 m3 and 6 kg
Parts:
• Roller chain
• Magnetic chain sprocket pulleys
• Spring balances
• Magnetic hook points
• Lightweight hooks
• Weight hangers and weights
Operating Conditions
Operating environment:
Laboratory
Storage temperature range:
–25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
Operating temperature range:
+5°C to +40°C
Operating relative humidity range:
80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
