A steel cable is to support an elevator whose total (loaded) mass is not to exceed 3100

Chapter 9, Problem 54P

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Problem 54P

A steel cable is to support an elevator whose total (loaded) mass is not to exceed 3100 kg. If the maximum acceleration of the elevator is 1.2 m/s2, calculate the diameter of cable required. Assume a safety factor of 7.0.

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QUESTION:

Problem 54P

A steel cable is to support an elevator whose total (loaded) mass is not to exceed 3100 kg. If the maximum acceleration of the elevator is 1.2 m/s2, calculate the diameter of cable required. Assume a safety factor of 7.0.

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The objective here is to determine the diameter of a steel cable which is required to support an elevator to bear a given load and for a known factor of safety.

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