We are seeing an interesting collision of techniques: Standard triangular pyramid tripods used for confined space rescue, Asymmetrical multi-pods used for technical rope rescue and rope access, and Powered winches.
Oct 27, 2014
Latest
Members: Rope Grabs and Slip Value
Rope grabs: when will they slip? There are many rope grabs used by technicians including: Personal ascenders Attachment devices for raising people and loads Attachment devices for positioning people and
Oct 27, 2014
Members: Auto Lock Belay and Slip Value
Auto locking belay devices: when will the rope slip? There are many auto-locking devices used by technicians as: Personal descenders Anchored devices for lowering loads Anchored devices to hold tension
Oct 27, 2014
Members: Skate Block Analysis
The Skate Block is an excellent low-force technique for lowering and raising. The analysis of the Skate Block is a great example of the application of physics and this enables
Oct 26, 2014
Members: Hauling Friction
Friction through Progress Capture Devices (PCDs). This image shows three different devices rigged and loaded as if positioned at the back of a hauling system. We can use the Capstan
Oct 26, 2014