Concept information
Preferred term
catenary
Definition(s)
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In physics and geometry, a catenary is the curve that an idealized hanging chain or cable assumes under its own weight when supported only at its ends in a uniform gravitational field. The catenary curve has a U-like shape, superficially similar in appearance to a parabola, which it is not.
(Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catenary)
Broader concept(s)
Synonym(s)
- alysoid
- chainette
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/PSR-W1BW3LM4-5
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