MILLWRIGHT RIGGING & LIFTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The breaking strength of rope is a. force needed to pull rope b. force needed to tear rope c. force needed to break the rope d. force needed to stretch rope - Answer-c. force needed to break the rope What are spreader beams used for? a. calculate loads b. use on heavy lods c. support loads during lifts d. support long loads during lifts - Answer-d. support long loads during lifts What are equalizer beams used for? a. equalize the load on sling legs and to keep equal loads on dual hoists lines when making tandem lifts b. equalize the load on sling legs and to keep equal loads on dual hoists lines when lifting shanks c. equalize the load on sling legs and to keep equal loads on dual hoists lines when making angular lifts d. equalize the load on sling legs and to keep equal loads on dual hoists lines when making deformed lifts - Answer-a. equalize the load on sling legs and to keep equal loads on dual hoists lines when making tandem lifts the load capacity of beams depends on the load between those two points. If distance across beam is doubled. Load capacity is halves When using an eye bolt, keep the bending to aminimum. Always apply the loads ______________ especially when using bridal slings. - Answer-to the plane of the eye T