Mechanical Rope and Cable
Abstract
An assessment is made of factors including design, materials, environment, wear, maintenance, and fittings that concern mechanical rope. Although ropes have been used for several millenia, the development of rope design and construction has not received much attention. Engineering progress has been hampered by a low rate of information dissemination between designers, manufacturers, users, and maintenance personnel. Conclusions are drawn regarding the need to determine by nondestructive evaluation a rope's service life, the extent of internal corrosion, and wear. Rope tests that correlate with service conditions are needed. Among the recommendations are the need for handbooks on mechanical rope engineering, design, and maintenance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA013345