What Does the Parameter 'a' Represent in the Catenary Equation?

Moonflower · Apr 15, 2010

What are good sources to find a model for catenary used to build suspension bridges?
I know that the equation for catenary is a*sin(x/a). what does a stand for?

Thanks.

lanedance · Apr 15, 2010

have a look at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catenary

i don't think that equation is the correct one for a catenary, but the a is just a constant

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