Relating to a chain; like a chain; as, a catenary curve.
The curve formed by a rope or chain of uniform density and perfect flexibility, hanging freely between two points of suspension, not in the same vertical line.
A consolidated group of individual strands which, when checked between two fixed points of length, exhibit strands of different lengths. The resulting curve between fixed points of the inextensionable material is defined as catenary. The amount of catenary is measured by the distance between the top-most and lower-most strands when stretched between two fixed points.
The sag in a line strung between two points.
The shape of curve that a tape suspended at each end adopts. The curve adds to the measured lenght and so catenary (or sag) correction is applied.
An overhead contact wire system which supplies power from a central power source to an electric vehicle, such as a trolley bus.
A system of overhead wires suspended over the track to provide power for electric-type locomotives.
Overhead trolley wires, usually used by prototype interurbans (electric-powered locomotives and self-propelled cars) with diamond-shaped current pick up devices on the roofs called pantographs.
Overhead trolley wire system for locomotives and cars that use pantographs or trolley poles for current collection.
the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points
a curve taken up by a flexible cable suspended between two points, under gravity
an arrangement of wires on a large steel framework
a special case of this curve
a system of overhead wires used to supply electricity to a locomotive , streetcar , or light rail vehicle which is equipped with a pantograph
An overhead conductor that is contacted by the pantograph or trolley, and in which the trolley wire is suspended by hangers from a naturally sagging upper wire ("messenger wire").
A term describing the uniformity of strand length in a specified length of roving stretched under tension. Poor catenary means some strands in the roving length are longer than others.
The inverted arch shape that the main cables of a suspension bridge make by supporting the weight of the bridgeâ€(tm)s deck
The supporting wires and structures to carry the overhead current conducting wire from which electric locomotives obtain power.
The act of creating or maintaining equal tension in parallel fibers. Catenary also refers to having the property of this tension.
A measure of the difference in length of the strands in a specified length of roving as a result of unequal tension; the tendency of some strands in a taut horizontal roving to sag lower than the others.
The curved wire attaching a rail vehicle to its source of power.
Curve formed by a rope or chain hanging freely between two supports. The curved cables or chains used to support suspension bridges may be referred to as catenaries.
Overhead support holding wire that supplies power to a trolleybus or light rail vehicle.
When a line is freely suspended from two fixed points, the curve that occurs in the cable is a catenary.
In mathematics, the catenary is the shape of a hanging flexible chain or cable when supported at its ends and acted upon by a uniform gravitational force (its own weight). The chain is steepest near the points of suspension because this part of the chain has the most weight pulling down on it. Toward the bottom, the slope of the chain decreases because the chain is supporting less weight.