Chapter 7 Terms Flashcards
Block Creel construction
Method of manufacturing rope without any knots or spices; a continuous strand of fibre runs the entire length of the ropes core
Braid on braid rope
Rope that consists of a braided core enclosed in a braided, herringbone patterned sheath
Braided rope
Rope constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together similar to braiding hair
Clovehitch
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
Dynamic rope
Rope designed to stretch, underload, reducing the shock of impact after a fall
Hitch
Temporary knot that falls apart, if the object held by the rope is removed
Impact load
Dynamic and sudden load placed on a rope, typically during the fall
Kern mantle rope
Rope that consists of a protective shield called the mantle over the loadbearing core strands called the kern
Laid rope
Rope constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together
Life safety rope
Rope designed exclusively for rescue and other emergency operations; used to raise, lower, and support people at an incident or during training
Mechanical advantage
Advantage created when levers, pulleys and other tools are used to make work easier during rope rescue or while lifting heavy objects
Natural fibre rope
Utility wrote made of manila, sisal or cotton ; not excepted for life safety applications
Overhand safety knot
Supplemental knot tied to prevent the primary knot from failing; prevent the running end of the rope, slipping back through the primary knot
Rope log
Record of all use, maintenance, and inspection throughout a ropes working life; also includes the product label and manufacturer recommendations
Running part
Free end of the rope used for hoisting, pulling or belaying