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a blank is the single turn of a rope at the end of one drum wrap in which the rope winds over the previous wrap.
crossover
a blank is a constant force applied to an object that is only sufficient to keep the object in place.
static force
blank is caused by the tightening of a loop that is restrained from untwisting.
kinking
a sling must be immediately removed from service if the warning yarns are visible. T or F
true
a blank is a metal formulated from a combination of two or more elements.
alloy
blank is the distance between the cup of the top hook and the cup of the hoist hook.
reach
the blank is the portion of a rope that is unaltered or not involved in making a knot, hitch, or bend.
standing part
a rope with a break in an entire strand must be removed immediately. T or F
true
synthetic slings generally include blank warning yarns within the body that are not normally visible
red
chain slings are available with many of the same types of hardware components available for wire rope slings, so they can often be used for similar applications. T or F
true
blank is the distance between a hoist hooks upper and lower limits of travel.
lift
a blank is a pressure point created when a rope crosses over itself after a turn around an object.
nip
rope bending efficiency increases with bend ratio. T or F
true
knots in web slings should be untied only if they have not yet been pulled tight under load. T or F
true
written inspection records are required for hardware. T or F
false
when ropes must be replaced, often the blocks must be replaced as well because the sheave grooves are no longer their original size. T or F
true
a knot reduces the strength of a rope. T or F
true
the blank is the ratio of the diameter of a bend to the nominal diameter of the rope.
bend ratio
multiple-leg chain slings are also known as blank slings.
bridle
which of the following is not a sign of damage that requires removal from services
missing paint or coating
in a block-and-tackle assembly, the number of sheaves is assumed to equal the number of parts. T or F
true
in most cases,a safety factor of five is used for fiber rope. T or F
true
the blank is the ratio of the strength of a bent rope to its nominal strength rating.
bending efficiency
chain slings are fabricated in single-leg and multiple-leg configurations. T or F
true
a simple way to secure a coiled rope is to tie a blank coil
buntline