Title :
Calculations for inclined catenary
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co., East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Abstract :
A method is outlined whereby the vertical and horizontal projections of contact-wire hangers are computed separately and the hanger lengths in turn obtained from these. The method postulates a smooth horizontal curve of contact wire, and can be used for both regular and irregular curves.
Keywords :
Equations; Mathematical model; Oscillators; Resistance; Resistors; Shape; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1931.6429421