drop tests Archive
Recently, RopeLab was approached by a student asking for help in carrying out some tests for his year 10 school science project. Tim had a good idea and we agreed to help. Watching his process and reading
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 which is built with components from Sterling
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 this knot could be useful for rock
People often ask what peak impact force can be generated during falls. Impact force depends largely on the mass and velocity of the object at impact and how quickly the object stops. Put simply, the faster something
It is common for rope technicians to work with two ropes. The secondary rope serves as fall protection if the primary rope is severed. This initiates a sudden load over contact points and places significant forces on