Ropes and Knots Flashcards

1
Q

CAMSUE

A

Chemicals
Abrasions
Mechanical Damage
Shock Load
Ultraviolet Light
Extreme Heat

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2
Q

Div B GPL stored? And lengths determined by?

A

Rear offside locker, 10,20 and 30 meters wrapped respectively with electrical tape( one wrap for 10m ect…)

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3
Q

What is GPL sensitive too?

A

Caustic Soda
Concentrated Ammonia and Concentrated Sulphuric Acid

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4
Q

GPL is resistant too?

A

Organic Acids, Nitric Acid, Mildew Rot

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5
Q

How do you clean GPL?

A

Soaking and agitating in warm water, hang to dry out of direct sunlight and heat

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6
Q

Inspecting GPL Externally? What to look for.

A

Abrasions, broken strands, discoloration

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7
Q

Inspecting GPL internally?

A

In 30cm sections look for broken fibers, fine powder, colour change

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8
Q

How do you replace and repair GPL Div A?

A

Report to OIC
Complete intranet form
Tag with details, station ect…
Attach P341 (requisition form)
Stow in bag
Send to MES (mechanical engineering services)

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9
Q

Replace and repair GPL Div B?

A

Notify leading FF
Aquire replacement
Tag unserviceable
Send to PE department

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10
Q

Main GPL uses?

A

Securing delivery hoses and equipment
Tying off ladders
Hauling hoses aloft
Hauling small gear

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11
Q

GPL colour?

A

White when new

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12
Q

GPL diameter?

A

12mm

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13
Q

GPL construction?

A

Three strand right hand lay

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14
Q

GPL fiber?

A

Polyester

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15
Q

GPL melting point?

A

250 oC

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16
Q

GPL minimum breaking strength?

A

2200kg when new

17
Q

GPL safe working load?

A

450kg

18
Q

GPL lengths?

A

Div A 30 meters
Div B 10,20,30m

19
Q

GPL knots

A

Halfhitch
Clove hitch
Round turn two half hitches
Overhand
Rolling hitch
Double sheet bend
Bowline

20
Q

STRICT

A

Select
Tension
Removed
Inspected
Checked
Tail 150mm

21
Q

TRUSS

A

Easy to tie
Easy to recognize
Easy to untie
Wont slip
Wont reduce strength

22
Q

LRL - Kernmantle meaning

A

Kern - core
Mantle - sheath

23
Q

LRL core is?

A

Nylon twisted strands/filaments braided

24
Q

LRL sheath is?

A

Braided Polyester

25
Q

LRL Div A colours?

A

Orange n blue fleck 50m
Blue with orange fleck 25m

26
Q

Does LRL elongate?

A

Yes! Good with shock load

27
Q

LRL diameter both divisions?

A

13mm

28
Q

LRL Div A working load limits?

A

272kg max or 15:1 safety factor

29
Q

LRL melting point both Divisions?

A

Approximately 220 oC

30
Q

LRL Div B lengths?

A

50,100, and 200 at Div B rope rescue locations

31
Q

LRL Div B load limit?

A

410kg or 10:1 safety factor

32
Q

LRL knots?

A

Fig 8 stopper
Fig 8 on the bight
Fib 8 on the bight follow through
Double fisherman
Butterfly knot