An analysis of running skyline load path.

Ward W. Carson; Charles N. Mann

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An analysis of running skyline load path.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Ward W. Carson, Charles N. Mann

Year:

1971

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. PNW-RP-120. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 14 p

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Abstract

This paper is intended for those who wish to prepare an algorithm to determine the load path of a running skyline. The mathematics of a simplified approach to this running skyline design problem are presented. The approach employs assumptions which reduce the complexity of the problem to the point where it can be solved on desk-top computers of limited capacities. The results of this approach are compared with the exact catenary solution.

Keywords

cable logging, mathematical analysis, logging, skidding (cableway), computer

Citation

Carson, Ward W.; Mann, Charles N. 1971. An analysis of running skyline load path. Res. Pap. PNW-RP-120. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 14 p