Rigging and lifting Top Compulsory Exam Questions And CORRECT Answers
What is one important advantage of wire rope, compared to chain, for hoisting?It indicates good warning of failure when it is defective. How is the following achieved in construction of wire rope (a) crush resistance (b) abrasion resistance (c) flexibility (d) strength (e) corrosion resistancecrush resistance - has a steel core rope abrasion resistance - large diameter wire on contact area flexibility - more wires and more strands = more rope flex strength - steel core rope, and fewer wires in rope
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