Chapter 7 Ropes & Knots

Question 1

Block Creek Construction

Answer 1

Method of manufacturing rope without any knots or splices; a continuous strand of fibre runs the entire length of the ropes core

Question 2

Braid-On-Braid Rope

Answer 2

Rope that consists of a braided core enclosed in a braided, herringbone patterned sheath

Question 3

Braided Rope

Answer 3

Rope construction by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together
(Similar to braiding hair)

Question 4

Clove hitch

Answer 4

A knot that consists of two half hitches; its principal is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post or hose

Question 5

Dynamic rope

Answer 5

Rope designed to stretch under load, reducing the shock of impact after a fall

Question 6

Hitch

Answer 6

Temporary knot that falls apart if the object held by the rope is removed

Question 7

Impact load

Answer 7

Dynamic and sudden load placed on a rope, typically during a fall

Question 8

Kernmantle rope

Answer 8

Rope that consists of a protective shield (mantle) over the load-bearing core strands (kern)

Question 9

Laid rope

Answer 9

Rope constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together

Question 10

Life safety rope

Answer 10

Rope designed exclusively for rescue and other emergency operations; used to raise, lower, and support people at an incident or during training

Question 11

Mechanical advantage

Answer 11

Advantage created when levers, pulleys, and other tools are used to make work easier during rope rescue or while lifting heavy objects

Question 12

Natural fiber rope

Answer 12

Utility rope made of manila, sisal, or cotton; not accepted for life safety applications

Question 13

Overhand safety knot

Answer 13

Supplemental knot tied to prevent the primary knot from failing; prevents the running end of the rope from slipping back through the primary knot

Question 14

Rope log

Answer 14

Record of all use, maintenance, and inspection throughout the ropes working life; also includes the product label and manufacturer’s recommendations

Question 15

Running part

Answer 15

Free end of the rope used for hoisting, pulling, or belaying

Question 16

Standing part

Answer 16

Middle of the rope, between the working end and the running part

Question 17

Static rope

Answer 17

Rope designed not to stretch under load

Question 18

Synthetic fibre rope

Answer 18

Rope made from continuous, synthetic fibres running the entire length of the rope; it is strong, easy to maintain, and resists mildew and rotting

Question 19

tag line

Answer 19

Non-load-bearing rope attached to a hoisted object to help steer it in a desired direction, prevent it from spinning or snagging on obstructions, or act as a life safety line

Question 20

Utility rope

Answer 20

Rope designed for any use except rescue; can be used to hoist equipment, secure unstable objects, or cordon off an area

Question 21

Webbing

Answer 21

Device used for creating anchors and lashings, or for packaging patients and rescuers; typically constructed from the same material as synthetic rope

Question 22

Working end

Answer 22

End of the rope used to tie a knot