If lead height ratio is 3/4 or greater, what about the guy cable size?

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If lead height ratio is 3/4 or greater, what about the guy cable size?

When the lead height ratio is 3/4 or greater, the guy wire ends up under higher tension because the lead is tall relative to the span, making the guy’s angle more shallow and increasing the horizontal load it must resist. Using a guy cable that matches the size of the suspension strand ensures the guy has enough strength to handle that higher tension and maintain structural integrity. A smaller guy would not provide adequate strength under these conditions, while changing the suspension size or leaving the arrangement unchanged doesn’t address the geometry-driven increase in load.

When the lead height ratio is 3/4 or greater, the guy wire ends up under higher tension because the lead is tall relative to the span, making the guy’s angle more shallow and increasing the horizontal load it must resist. Using a guy cable that matches the size of the suspension strand ensures the guy has enough strength to handle that higher tension and maintain structural integrity. A smaller guy would not provide adequate strength under these conditions, while changing the suspension size or leaving the arrangement unchanged doesn’t address the geometry-driven increase in load.

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