Performance of Nylon Climbing Ropes
Date Submitted: 09/09/2006 23:25:50
Category: / Science & Technology / Engineering
Length: 17 pages (4772 words)
Category: / Science & Technology / Engineering
Length: 17 pages (4772 words)
Introduction
Nylon climbing ropes are often used in very adverse conditions. Technical rock climbers "...often have a stronger relationship with their rope then they do with their significant other--and trust it more too." (Rock and Ice) Some of the harsh conditions which ropes are subjected to while being climbed on are; abrasion from rocks and equipment, ground in dirt, repetitive falls sustained and moisture. Since any combination of these conditions could possibly affect the behavior …
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Table A. Calculation of effects.
Figure A. Standard deviation vs. average
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