Catenary
Curve
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shape
slack chain
equation
y = a·cosh(x/a)
vertex tension
H = w·a
support tension
H·cosh(x/a)
state
standby
hanging chain (tension)
parabola (for comparison)
inverted arch (compression)
fixed supports
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