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  1. Buddha01

    Wire rope tension

    Yes, 100% agree it is a non-linear system. I am simply running hand calcs for an assumed limiting deflection for the net and wire rope when uniformly loaded in order to arrive at a starting point for fixing crs and rope diameter. I am putting it out that if the net load on the rope is uniform...
  2. Buddha01

    Excessive Concrete Cover in Wall - Remediation?

    I guess the magnitude of the problem depends on whether the 6 storey's have been built as yet or the high cover has just been detected when surveying post striking? I've had similar before yes but with reasonably tall cantilever retaining walls and bridge abutments. You say the calculations need...
  3. Buddha01

    Wire rope tension

    Hi all - Developing concepts for a walk on tension access platform. When the walk on net is held taught to limit sagging (both SW and service loads) it produces a lateral load each side and in my case the net is restrained along two parallel sides. The net hooks on to parallel straining wires...
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