Steel "Aircraft" Cables 1

[StructuralEngGuy]

Hi all,

I'm designing lateral bracing for a mechanical unit and I have a question regarding the use of steel cables. Does anyone know of a standard to follow for determining the strengths of cables? I can't seem to find any information on the steel grades, yield strengths, etc. I'm also wondering if there is any published information about anchoring the ends. How do you properly anchor the end of the cable to develop your design tension? I've seen information and details using clips, tie backs, etc. from numerous manufacturers of cables but no published design values. Can anyone shed some light for me?

 

[beton1]

I am not at the office, but if I recall, there is a manufacturer 'Crosby Wire & rope' that has rigging products. You might start there.

 

[IFRs]

There is tons of information on the web. Look for steel wire rope.

 

[Ron]

Crosby is a good one. They have the connectors,turbuckles,and other hardware.

You connect the cable to the device, the other end to one end of a turnbuckle and the turnbuckle to an anchor. Then you tension the cable by turning the turnbuckle until you get the desired tension. You can measure the tension in a variety of ways, from gauges to extensiometers.

Wire rope is available in many sizes, grades, and capacities. "Aircraft" cable is an old, often used colloquial term that generally describes stainless steel cable in small diameters.

 

[IFRs]

The cable's strength will be reduced by the fittings.

 

[SlideRuleEra]

You can download the free, zipped .pdf "USS Wire Rope Engineering Hand Book - 1968" from this page of my website:

http://www.slideruleera.net/miscellaneous.html

The entire book (139 pages) addresses your questions.

http://www.SlideRuleEra.net

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[unclesyd]

If you want information on aircraft cables, under 3/8", here is the site.

http://www.savacable.com/pages/prod_01_01.html

Here is the Bethlehem Wire Rope Structural Steel catalogue.

http://www.wireropeworks.com/literature.htm