Chapter 7 Terms Flashcards

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Block Creel construction

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

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Braid on braid rope

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

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Braided rope

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Rope constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together similar to braiding hair

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Clovehitch

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Knot that consists of 2 half hitches; it’s principle use is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post or hose

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Dynamic rope

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

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Hitch

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

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Impact load

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

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Kern mantle rope

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Rope that consists of a protective shield called the mantle over the loadbearing core strands called the kern

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Laid rope

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Rope constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together

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Life safety rope

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

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Mechanical advantage

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

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Natural fibre rope

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Utility wrote made of manila, sisal or cotton ; not excepted for life safety applications

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Overhand safety knot

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

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Rope log

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

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Running part

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

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16
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Standing part

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

17
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Static rope

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Rope design not to stretch underload

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Synthetic fibre rope

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

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Tagline

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Non-loadbearing 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 safety line

20
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Utility rope

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

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Webbing

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

22
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Working end

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End of the rope used to tie a knot