Steel Cable Design Guide

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Steel cable design guide.

Aisc has produced more than 30 design guides to provide detailed information on various topics related to structural steel design and construction. The cma general applications safety restraint design guide is a comprehensive reference of design considerations for the specification of general use cables and cable assemblies. Design requirements for tension only mdcbf also apply to tension only ldcbf but clause 27 6 of s16 14 permits a number of exemptions and relaxations. The maximum frame height limit for moderate and high seismicity i e f a s a 0 2 0 35 applications is relaxed to 40 metres.

In this reference document you will learn how the design characteristics of wire rope affects its performance. These strands are combined in configurations such as 3 7 7 7 and 7 19. Reference document 2 pages view galvanized strand products. For most applications 1x19 construction type 316 stainless steel strand cable is recommended.

Design guides are available in printed format and as downloadable pdf documents. Cable art offers stainless steel cable in five different diameters for cable art cable railing systems. Number and gauge of conductors. Cable railing assemblies are typically made from type 316 stainless steel for weather tough durability and very low maintenance.

To make it easy to explore our products sava provides you with a downloadable catalog and ordering guide. No single rope can do it all. Downloads are free for aisc members. 1 8 3 16 1 4 5 16 and 3 8.

Request a quote now. Iwsc independent wire strand core the core consists of a strand made of the same material as the outside strands of the wire rope. Some of the topics covered in this guide include. For cable railings cable that is as rigid as possible and does not stretch is recommended.

Select your format preference to browse our collection. Our galvanized strand products meet or exceed astm specifications a475 and astm a363. The stainless steel wire ropes have either a strand core or a wire rope core. How wire rope and cables are fabricated how stretch and breakage should be considered.