Civil Engineering Quizzes Applied Mechanics

Question:
A cable loaded with 0.5 tonne per horizontal metre span is stretched between supports in the same horizontal line 400 m apart. If central dip is 20 m, the minimum tension in the cable, will be

Option A):
200 tonnes at the centre
Option B):
500 tonnes at the centre
Option C):
200 tonnes at the left support
Option D):
200 tonnes at the right support

Correct Answer is Option B):
500 tonnes at the centre