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catenary [′kat·ə‚ner·ē]
(materials) In fiberglass-reinforced plastics, a measure of the sag in an assemblage of a number of strands, which have a minimal amount of twist, at the midpoint of a specified length. (mathematics) The curve obtained by suspending a uniform chain by its two ends; the graph of the hyperbolic cosine function. Also known as alysoid; chainette. catenary The curve formed by a flexible cord hung between two points of support. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Meanwhile, the hanging curves of the wire and string pieces followed just the same construction principle as the catenaries of Jasper Johns, Blake's companion at the Matthew Marks Gallery. No cross reference is too remote, be it the monochord demonstrating the numeric order of music or the aesthetics of dome structures and catenaries developed by Frei Otto. There was a mighty horrible crash, screeching of breaking metal and the electric locos, overhead catenaries, wiring, coaches, ballast and bits of metal were flying about in all directions. |
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