diameter. For a 18x7, non-rotating, 36 times the rope
diameter. Also check with the rope manufacture.
Neil Moore, SE, SECB
neil moore and associates
consulting structural engineers
shingle springs, ca
>How do you determine an acceptable bend radius for tension only cable? I
>know for elevators they are switching to kevlar rope because it does not need
>as big diameter and heavy of pulleys.
>
>If you have a 3.5 or 4" diameter tension cable [not embedded in concrete] how
>sharply can it safely bend in it's final state?
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