[CAUT] Stringing equations and friction

[Ron Nossaman]

Greg Graham wrote:
  > If we reduce bearing point friction, won't we lower the
> difference in tension between the two segments, thus
> allowing less breakage?

Very good point. A rational and plausible explanation of 
getting away with using the smaller wire. The shame is that 
the scaling formulas available today weren't when these 
instruments were designed, and too often still aren't being 
used today, to avoid building something on the very edge of 
the materials limitations in the first place. If not for very 
poor design, this discussion wouldn't have taken place at all.
Ron N