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To determine the location along a cable for the lowest sag and the tensions at two points, one can use the weight per unit length of the cable, the distance between the points, and the elevation difference. Various online resources provide calculations for tension and sag that can aid in solving this problem. Researching these resources is recommended to gain a better understanding of the concepts involved. After reviewing the available information, any further questions can be addressed for clarification. Understanding these calculations is essential for accurate cable tensioning and sag management.
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If you are on site and you only can get the weight per unit length of cable, the distance between 2 points and the difference in elevation of the said 2 points. How can I solve for the location along the cable for the lowest sag and the tensions exerted at the two points?
 
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If you are on site and you only can get the weight per unit length of cable, the distance between 2 points and the difference in elevation of the said 2 points. How can I solve for the location along the cable for the lowest sag and the tensions exerted at the two points?
what research have you done into this so far ?
there's lots of links on google including at least one site for calculating tension and sag
which probably answers your questions

Do some reading and come back with any Q's on anything you didn't understandDave
 
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