Advanced Rigging Final Examination Questions And Answers

Advanced Rigging Final Examination Questions And Answers How often should a synthetic web sling be inspected? - ANS Each day before use What will the tension be on one leg of a single vertical hitch lifting a load of 5 tons? - ANS 5 tons Using the Rigging Hardware Tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 in. carbon shackle? - ANS 13,000 lbs What is the most important piece of information to have before beginning to rig a load? - ANS Weight of the load Which of the following topics is NOT important when selecting slings? - ANS Capacity of the crane Using the Rigging Hardware Table in your book, what is the capacity of a 1/2 inch shouldered eyebolt when lifting at a 45 degree angle? - ANS 550 lbs A non-shouldered eyebolt is primarily designed for lifting in what direction? - ANS Vertical What is the term that describes a 'sudden' loading on a sling, when raising or lowering a load which will increase the stress on rigging of the load? - ANS Shock loading Using the sling tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch 2-leg wire rope sling that is lifting at a horizontal angle of 60-degrees? - ANS 26,000 What is the approximate weight of a cubic foot of concrete? - ANS 150 lbs Which types of hitches are labeled on a synthetic sling? - ANS Vertical Hitch, Choker Hitch, Basket Hitch