Development of methods for testing catenary cantilevers
Catenary cantilevers are key devices that maintain the spatial position of catenary suspension wires. They determine the catenary parameters and indicators, increase of the calculation accuracy of which requires the consideration for maximum number of factors that affect the work of cantilevers in conditions of operation. The paper includes the overview of methods for testing catenary cantilevers and considers methods and devices for studying friction in cantilever connection joints, including those that consider environment temperature. As a result, the authors propose an improved method of calculation of catenary suspension parameters that is developed on the basis of experimental research results, the use of which will increase the accuracy of adjustment of wires and ropes.