Doesn't a catenary curve have to do with the shape a cable takes when hanging and supported from both ends, such as in a suspension bridge? David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net > [Original Message] > From: Ron Nossaman <RNossaman@cox.net> > To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org> > Date: 9/4/2003 9:26:44 PM > Subject: of spline and catenary > > > A question for the math, engineering, and geometry folks out there. A > constant cross section beam, end supported and center loaded, describes a > curve. What curve? I suspect it's catenary, but I haven't found anything > anywhere giving even a clue one way or another. If no one out there can > produce a reference, I'll resort to attempting to work out the math > describing the catenary and comparing deflection rates at various points > along the beam with available formulae. But math is hard on me, and I'd > appreciate any specifics anyone out there may have that would help minimize > the inevitable frustration. > > Thanks, just in case... > Ron N > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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