Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   H.A. McKenna (Woodhead Publishing) ,  John W. S. Hearle ,  N. O'Hear (Tension Technology International, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.889kg
ISBN:  

9780849325885

ISBN 10:   0849325889
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   04 May 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

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.

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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

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