Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-1

SECTION B

WIRE-ROPE CABLE INTERMEDIATE RAILING

PASS-THROUGH RESISTANCE TO 4" SPHERE

B.1—INTRODUCTION
These calculations check the resistance of wire-rope cable intermediate railings to pass-through of a 4"
diameter sphere as required by 2006 IBC / 2007 CBC 1013.3.

The sphere is loaded perpendicular to the plane and at the mid-span of the infill cables. Contact between the
sphere and the cables is assumed to be frictionless.

The sphere is successfully resisted if the cable deflection and spread reaches an equilibrium with the
applied force before the cables are spread far enough apart to allow the sphere to pass through.

The equations used in these calculations are derived in Section A.

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-2

B.2—CHECKS FOR 1/8" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.08" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.125⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.08⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 325⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.125 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.522 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.332 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

( )
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L
Rx := Rx = 327.7 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.671 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.89 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-3

B.3—CHECKS FOR 1/8" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.1" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.125⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.1 ⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.125 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.512 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps) ∆' eq = 0.222 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

( )
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L
Rx := Rx = 401.8 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.474 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.842 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-4

B.4—CHECKS FOR 3/16" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.08" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.1875 ⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.08⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 325⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.188 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.554 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.276 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L)
Rx := Rx = 332.8 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.547 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.847 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
Seq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-5

B.5—CHECKS FOR 3/16" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.1" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.1875 ⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.1 ⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.188 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.544 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.206 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 406.6 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.439 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.821 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-6

B.6—CHECKS FOR 3/16" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.25" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.1875 ⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.25⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.188 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.469 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.254 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L)
Rx := Rx = 407.4 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.699 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.883 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-7

B.7—CHECKS FOR 1/4" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.08" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.25⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.08⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 325⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.25 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.585 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.244 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 344.7 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.479 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.819 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-8

B.8—CHECKS FOR 1/4" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.1" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.25⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.1 ⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.25 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.575 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: ( )
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ∆' eq = 0.19 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L)
Rx := Rx = 418.2 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.405 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.801 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-9

B.9—CHECKS FOR 1/4" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.25" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.25⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.25⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.25 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.5 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.22 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 419 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.624 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.853 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-10

B.10—CHECKS FOR 1/4" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.36" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.25⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.36⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.25 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.445 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.285 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L)
Rx := Rx = 421.1 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.88 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.913 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
Seq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-11

B.11—CHECKS FOR 5/16" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.08" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.3125 ⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.08⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 325⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.313 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.616 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.213 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L)
Rx := Rx = 368.4 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.417 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.792 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-12

B.12—CHECKS FOR 5/16" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.1" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.3125 ⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.1 ⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.313 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.606 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.172 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 441.8 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.368 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.781 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-13

B.13—CHECKS FOR 5/16" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.25" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.3125 ⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.25⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.313 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.531 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: ( )
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ∆' eq = 0.192 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

( )
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L
Rx := Rx = 442.5 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.567 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.827 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
Seq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-14

B.14—CHECKS FOR 5/16" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.36" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.3125 ⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.36⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.313 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.476 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.216 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 443.5 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.735 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.866 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 4.3
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-15

B.15—CHECKS FOR 3/8" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.08" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.375⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.08⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 325⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.375 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.648 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.18 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 410.3 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.357 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.767 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-16

B.16—CHECKS FOR 3/8" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.1" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.375⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.1 ⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.375 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.638 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.15 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L)
Rx := Rx = 483.8 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.328 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.761 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-17

B.17—CHECKS FOR 3/8" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.25" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.375⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.25⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.375 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.563 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.164 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 484.5 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.513 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.803 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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Ultra-tec Cable Railing Systems B-18

B.18—CHECKS FOR 3/8" WIRE ROPE CABLE @ 3.36" SPACING

Diameter of Cable: D := 0.375⋅ in Cable Spacing: So := 3.36⋅ in
Support Spacing: L := 42⋅ in Anchor Spacing: LT := 50⋅ ft
Prestress Force: Fps := 400⋅ lbf
Sphere Diameter: D b := 4⋅ in Load on Sphere Fx := 8.7 ⋅ lbf

Spread at Pass-Thru: Smax := D b + D Smax = 4.375 in

Smax − So
Deflection at Pass-Thru: ∆' max := ∆' max = 0.508 in
2
Deflection at Equilibrium: (
∆' eq := ∆ eq Fx , D b , D , So , ∆ max( D , D b , So) , L, LT , Fps ) ∆' eq = 0.178 in

Cable Anchor Reaction:

(
F Fx , ∆' eq , D , D b , So ⋅ L )
Rx := Rx = 485.2 lbf
4 ⋅ ∆' eq
So⋅ Smax
Spread at Equilibrium: Seq := Seq = 3.659 in
Smax − 2 ⋅ ∆' eq

Seq
= 0.836 If < 1.0, System reaches equilibrium and is GOOD
Smax

40
S eq
in
Applied_Force j
lbf
20
Cable_Resistance j
lbf

0
3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 4.3
Cable_Spread j
in

SUCCESSFULLY RESISTS SPHERE

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