Handbook of Fibre Rope Technology
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Modern ropes made from natural or synthetic fibres have applications from the conventional to the more unusual systems such as anchoring off-shore rigs safely to the sea bed, keeping a building upright during an earthquake, and mountain climbing. For dependable rope performance, their manufacture requires a thorough knowledge of mechanics, structures, and material properties.
Written in a style that reads fluidly from cover to cover, the Handbook of Fibre Rope Technology is the first book to chronicle the history and development of the rope fiber industry, from ancient times to the present. The authors use photographs, charts, and cross-sectional illustrations to analyze the structural and chemical properties of popular materials, including natural fibers, polymers, and aramid fibers. They present the terminology, relationships, and calculations used to determine mechanical and physical properties, including strength, tension, and durability of different rope structures. The authors also present details of production and termination, visual signs of wear, and several practical testing techniques used to determine the lifespan of different ropes.
Reinforcing all of the principles discussed in this book with a detailed account of modern uses, a discussion of today's market standards and conditions, and 12 in-depth case studies, the Handbook of Fibre Rope Technology is an outstanding technical resource that will assist in the design, selection, use, inspection, testing, and marketing of natural and synthetic fiber ropes.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO FIBRE ROPES
Ropes from Ancient Times to the Mid-Twentieth Century
Advances Since 1950
Rope Issues
Diversity and Choice
ROPEMAKING MATERIALS
Range of Materials
Natural Fibres
General-Purpose Synthetic Polymers
High-Modulus, High-Tenacity (HM-HT) Fibres
Fibre Mechanical Properties
Other Fibre Properties
Other Rope Components
ROPE STRUCTURES
Introduction to Rope Structures
Formation of Rope Structures
Laid Rope
Plaited Rope
Hollow Braid Rope
Double-Braid (Braid-on-Braid) Rope
Braided rope with Jacket
Solid Braid Rope
Parallel Strand Rope
Kernmantle Rope
Parallel Yarn Rope
Wire-Rope Type Construction
PROPERTIES OF ROPE
Rope Dimensions
Strength and Weight
Elongation
Energy Absorption
Fatiue
External Abrasion Resistance
Friction
Ultra-Violet Exposure
Temperature
Chemical and Biological Attack
Shrinkage
Spliceability
Knot Retention
Hardness
ROPE MECHANICS
Introduction
Tension, Torque, Elongation and Twist
Predicting Rope Properties
An Alternative Approach
Bending Stiffness
Variability
Fatiue and Durability
Hockling and Snarling
System Effects
ROPE PRODUCTION
Introduction
Production of Rope Yarns
Strand Manufacture
Production of Three- and Four-Strand Rope
Production of Braided Rope
Production of Low-twist rope
Production of Parallel-Yarn Rope
Post-Production treatments
Quality Considerations
TERMINATIONS
Fibre Rope Terminations
Splicing
Splice Mechanics
Mechanical Terminations
Socketed Terminations
Thimbles and Pins
Wire Rope Clips and Swaged Sleeves
Cleats, Bitts and Bollards
Stoppers
Knots, Bends and Hitches
USE OF ROPE
Introduction
Safe Use Guidelines
Rope Uses
Guidelines for Using Rope
INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT
Introduction
Basis for Inspection and Retirement
Rope Materials and Constructions
Inspection and Retirement Programme
Used Rope Inspection and Evaluation
Disposition Following Inspection
Types and Effects of Damage
TESTING
Introduction
Reasons for Testing
Safety in Testing
Terminations for Strength Testing
Strength and Elongation Test Equipment
Strength Instrumentation
Elongation Instrumentation
Strength and Elongation Testing Procedures
Size, Linear Density, Lay and Braid Cycle Lengths
Length
Cyclic Loading Tests
Flex Fatigue Testing
External Abrasion Resistance testing
Creep Testing
Hardness testing
Testing for Fibre Properties
Synthetic Fibre Identification
CONSUMPTION, MARKETS, AND LIABILITY
Introduction
Consuption of Fibre Rope
Markets
Distribution
Liability
Conclusion
CASE STUDIES
Diversity of Ropes
Riser Protection Nets
Deepwater Moorings
Supply Vessel Moorings
Facing Wires for Pusher Tugs
Parallel Yarn Ropes: Antenna Stays and Other Uses
Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope
Failure and Success with Kevlar Aramid Ropes
Investigating Failure
Climbing Ropes
Sailing and Yachting
Mussel Ropes
APPENDICES:
Quantities and Units
Braid and Plait Terminology
UK Trade Data
The Theory of Backtwist
GLOSSARY.
REFERENCES.
INDEX.
Editorial Reviews
"The handbook is a unique resource, covering not only the history of fiber rope technology, but also the modern material properties and construction of natural and manmade fiber ropes. … [R]ecommended for college and university libraries supporting Engineering, Physics, Industrial Design, Maritime and Defense programs."
- E-Streams, Vol. 8, No. 8, 2005
