Ropes and Knots Flashcards
1
Q
What are the ropes/line made from?
A
Synthetic (core and mantle)
2
Q
Line terminology
A
- Standing end
- Running end
- Bight
- Loop
- Round turn
- Dressing the knot
3
Q
Characteristics of a long line
A
- 13mm diameter
- 15m long
- 500kg load
- Kernmantle
4
Q
What is a long line used for?
A
General purpose
5
Q
Characteristics of a pocket line
A
- 6mm diameter
- 3-4m long
- 100kg load
- Kernmantle
6
Q
What is a pocket line used for?
A
- Secure doors
- Hoses
- General purpose
7
Q
Characteristics of a rescue line
A
- 13mm diameter
- 50,100 and 200m long
- Stored in orange and blue bag
- 500kg safe weight limit
- Kernmantle
8
Q
What is rescue line used for?
A
Rope rescue
9
Q
What are the causes for line deterioration?
A
- Chemical
- Mechanical
10
Q
Examples for mechanical deterioration?
A
- External wear
- Internal wear
- Abrasions
- Cuts
- Overloading (shock load)
11
Q
Examples of chemical damage?
A
- Heat
- Sun
- Mildew
- Chemicals
12
Q
When do you test the lines/rope?
A
- Before, during and after use
- Monday throughout operations
13
Q
How do you wash the lines/rope?
A
- Wash is cold water with mild soap
- Agitate line in water (do not soak)
- Do not use bleach
- Rinse with fresh water
- Dry away from direct sunlight
- Do not use drying rooms
14
Q
What are the requirements of a knot?
A
- It will serve a purpose
- Easy to tie and untie
- Will not damage the line
15
Q
How do you avoid line deterioration?
A
- Don’t score near generators
- Wash and dry lines
- Store lines away from heat and direct sun
- Store in bags
16
Q
Properties of a synthetic line
A
- Can absorb shock loads
- Little swelling
- Rot and mildew resistant
- good weight to strenght ratio
17
Q
When should lines be reported?
A
- Excessive sheath wear
- Fibres are cut or broken
- Severe shock loading
- The line has been cut
- The line has become hard and brittle
