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Weighted catenary

A weighted catenary is a catenary curve, but of a special form: while a catenary is the curve formed by a chain under its own weight, a weighted catenary is the curve formed if the chain's weight is not consistent along its length. Formally, a "regular" catenary has the equation

Significance
is a regular catenary — and is not weighted. A freestanding catenary arch has a uniform thickness. However, if • the arch is not of uniform thickness, • the arch supports more than its own weight, • or if gravity varies, it becomes more complex. A weighted catenary is needed. The aspect ratio of a weighted catenary (or other curve) describes a rectangular frame containing the selected fragment of the curve theoretically continuing to the infinity. ==Examples==
Examples
The Gateway Arch in the American city of St. Louis, Missouri, is the most famous example of a weighted catenary. Simple suspension bridges use weighted catenaries. ==References==
External links and references
General links • One general-interest link On the Gateway arch • Mathematics of the Gateway Arch • On the Gateway Arch • A weighted catenary graphed CommonsCategory:CatenaryCategory:Arches
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