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Suspension Bridge Design Considerations and Math
80 Foot Bridge - Over All Dimensions

Bridge Size
Deck Length80 ft 0.00 in
Tower Height17 ft 11.00 in
Sag5 ft 3.50 in
Fence4 ft 0.00 in
Deck Height8 ft 7.50 in
Steps Horizontal13 ft 6.64 in
Weight
Cable 99.9 lbs
Wire 85.8 lbs
Wood 1579.9 lbs
Snow 1632.0 lbs
Total 3397.6 lbs
  
Cable Loading
Cable Dia. 0.625 inch
Break load 28437.5 lbs
Work load 3906.2 lbs
Load Angle 15.1 deg
Max Gross 4066.1 lbs
Reserve 668.5 lbs


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