The Reverse Winch problem is sometimes taught as an option for vehicle recovery when the only way out is backwards. It is an interesting study in Ideal and Theoretical Mechanical
Feb 3, 2015
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Members: RopeLab Quiz 1 Worked Solutions
Following are the images from each of the questions in the quiz with worked solutions using the ‘T-method’ for calculating Ideal and Theoretical MA. You need to be logged in
Feb 2, 2015
Members: Purcell Prusik Behaviour During Falls
Many rope technicians are familiar with the option of using the long tail of a set-of-fours as an adjustable positioning lanyard. One very popular pre-configured system is the AZTEK kit
Jan 29, 2015
Members: Failure of the Cats Paw Knot
The Cats Paw knot is mainly used by anglers but is also occasionally used by riggers to shorten and attach a sling to a hook. The question raised here is whether
Jan 28, 2015
Unit Conversion
These online calculators have been recreated on the following pages. You can also find them under Reference Items in the Free Content. Converting Units of Weight Converting Units of Distance
Jan 16, 2015