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Re: Probably not much...
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 10/4/2001, 1:25 pm
In Response To: Re: Catenary tarp ? (Julie Kanarr)

: The trick is in knowing what length of chain to use..... that's the variable
: that will describe the depth of its curve when suspended between two fixed
: points.

I would think that using a mid-ordinate length ("sag-factor") of 8" or 10" on a 10' tarp would be plenty. Probably 4" or 5" at the center seam, since the curve on both halves of the fabric will double the amount of curve in the finished seam.

Shawn

Messages In This Thread

Catenary tarp ?
Terry -- 10/3/2001, 10:31 pm
Re: Catenary tarp ?
Don Beale -- 10/4/2001, 1:39 am
Re: Catenary tarp ?
Shawn Baker -- 10/4/2001, 10:31 am
Closer to Home . . .
Mike Scarborough -- 10/6/2001, 5:30 pm
Re: Catenary tarp ?
Julie Kanarr -- 10/4/2001, 12:18 pm
Re: Probably not much...
Shawn Baker -- 10/4/2001, 1:25 pm
Re: That's about right!
Ted Henry -- 10/4/2001, 2:28 pm
Re: That's about right!
Jim Owens -- 10/5/2001, 12:54 pm
Re: Catenary tarp ?
Ted Henry -- 10/4/2001, 10:30 am
Re: Catenary tarp ?
Julie Kanarr -- 10/3/2001, 10:58 pm