SLTC FINAL LATEST
As angle between the lines increases, the stress on the block and hook
is? - ANSWERS-Reduced
The amount of tension on a snatch block depends on the? - ANSWERS-
Angle that the rope passes through the block.
Manufacturers of transformer gins will place a _________ on them. -
ANSWERS-Safe Working Load
T/F two chains of the same size will always have the same working load
limits - ANSWERS-FALSE
____ is the maximum load in pounds which, at any time or under any
condition, should ever be applied to the chain. - ANSWERS-Working
Load Limit
These are used in conjunction with chains and slings and are used to
provide a convenient way to create attachment points for lifting. -
ANSWERS-Shackles
T/F the manufacturer will determine the working load limit and stamp it
on the shackle. - ANSWERS-TRUE
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What is proper shackle alignment? - ANSWERS-Angle loads must be
applied in the plane of the bow.
You should never place side strain in opposite directions on a shackle
and never exceed ____ degrees of an angle. - ANSWERS-120
What are the two basic reasons for rigging in line work? - ANSWERS-1.
Lift/Maintain control of a load 2. Maintain safe minimum clearances
between personnel, the load, and lines or equipment that may be
energized.
What is static force load? - ANSWERS-Weight remains fixed
What is dynamic force load? - ANSWERS-Weight varies according to
different positions.
Where can the weight of a static force load be found? - ANSWERS-Data
plates
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What are the three types of tension that should be considered when
rigging? - ANSWERS-conductor/line tension, bisect tension, guy
tension
Once all tensions are known what can be selected next? - ANSWERS-
Equipment with the capacity to safely hold against that tension
Pull of the conductor or the force acting on is what kind of tension? -
ANSWERS-line/conductor tension
Pull of a conductor on a corner structure is what type of tension? -
ANSWERS-Bisect Tension
Tension exerted by guy wires to offset line tension or bisect tension is
called? - ANSWERS-Guy Tension
What are the 3 types of rope used in linework? - ANSWERS-Natural
Fiber, Synthetic, Wire
What are the two most common types of natural fiber rope? -
ANSWERS-Manilla & Hemp
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What type of rope have individual fiber strands running the entire length
of rope? - ANSWERS-Synthetic Fiber Rope
How can synthetic ropes be damaged? - ANSWERS-Heat or flames will
melt them, and if pulled over sharp edges under tension.
What are the 6 types of synthetic rope and which 3 are the most
common, - ANSWERS-Nylon, Polyester, Polyethylene, Polypropylene*,
Poly-Plus*, Composite Fiber*
This type of synthetic rope is an oil based synthetic fiber that is size for
size appx. twice as strong as manilla but 50% lighter. - ANSWERS-
Polypropylene
What type of synthetic rope is appx. 3 times stronger than the same size
of manila rope? - ANSWERS-Composite Fiber
What type of synthetic ropes are made from a combination of nylon and
polyethylene? - ANSWERS-Poly-plus
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As angle between the lines increases, the stress on the block and hook
is? - ANSWERS-Reduced
The amount of tension on a snatch block depends on the? - ANSWERS-
Angle that the rope passes through the block.
Manufacturers of transformer gins will place a _________ on them. -
ANSWERS-Safe Working Load
T/F two chains of the same size will always have the same working load
limits - ANSWERS-FALSE
____ is the maximum load in pounds which, at any time or under any
condition, should ever be applied to the chain. - ANSWERS-Working
Load Limit
These are used in conjunction with chains and slings and are used to
provide a convenient way to create attachment points for lifting. -
ANSWERS-Shackles
T/F the manufacturer will determine the working load limit and stamp it
on the shackle. - ANSWERS-TRUE
END OF
PAGE
1
, SLTC FINAL LATEST
What is proper shackle alignment? - ANSWERS-Angle loads must be
applied in the plane of the bow.
You should never place side strain in opposite directions on a shackle
and never exceed ____ degrees of an angle. - ANSWERS-120
What are the two basic reasons for rigging in line work? - ANSWERS-1.
Lift/Maintain control of a load 2. Maintain safe minimum clearances
between personnel, the load, and lines or equipment that may be
energized.
What is static force load? - ANSWERS-Weight remains fixed
What is dynamic force load? - ANSWERS-Weight varies according to
different positions.
Where can the weight of a static force load be found? - ANSWERS-Data
plates
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2
, SLTC FINAL LATEST
What are the three types of tension that should be considered when
rigging? - ANSWERS-conductor/line tension, bisect tension, guy
tension
Once all tensions are known what can be selected next? - ANSWERS-
Equipment with the capacity to safely hold against that tension
Pull of the conductor or the force acting on is what kind of tension? -
ANSWERS-line/conductor tension
Pull of a conductor on a corner structure is what type of tension? -
ANSWERS-Bisect Tension
Tension exerted by guy wires to offset line tension or bisect tension is
called? - ANSWERS-Guy Tension
What are the 3 types of rope used in linework? - ANSWERS-Natural
Fiber, Synthetic, Wire
What are the two most common types of natural fiber rope? -
ANSWERS-Manilla & Hemp
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What type of rope have individual fiber strands running the entire length
of rope? - ANSWERS-Synthetic Fiber Rope
How can synthetic ropes be damaged? - ANSWERS-Heat or flames will
melt them, and if pulled over sharp edges under tension.
What are the 6 types of synthetic rope and which 3 are the most
common, - ANSWERS-Nylon, Polyester, Polyethylene, Polypropylene*,
Poly-Plus*, Composite Fiber*
This type of synthetic rope is an oil based synthetic fiber that is size for
size appx. twice as strong as manilla but 50% lighter. - ANSWERS-
Polypropylene
What type of synthetic rope is appx. 3 times stronger than the same size
of manila rope? - ANSWERS-Composite Fiber
What type of synthetic ropes are made from a combination of nylon and
polyethylene? - ANSWERS-Poly-plus
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