Guyed mast
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guyed-mast-316-5538863
title:
Guyed mast
text:
A guyed mast is a tall thin vertical structure that depends on guy lines for stability. The mast itself has the compressive strength to support its own weight, but does not have the shear strength to stand unsupported or bear loads. It requires guy lines to stay upright and to resist lateral (shear) forces such as wind loads. Examples include masts on sailing vessels, towers for telecommunications, meteorology, and masts on cranes, power shovels, draglines, and derricks, starting with the simple
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description:
Tall thin vertical structure that is supported by guy lines
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyed_mast
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date modified:
2024-02-27T17:45:14Z
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