Handbook of fibre rope technology

Hardback  432 pages  ISBN 1855736063      £150.00

Following an introduction to fibre ropes, the Handbook of fibre rope technology takes a comprehensive look at rope-making materials, rope structures, properties and mechanics and covers rope production, focusing on laid strand, braided, low-twist and parallel yarn ropes. Terminations are also introduced and the many uses of rope are illustrated. The key issues surrounding the inspection and retirement of rope are identified and rope testing is thoroughly examined. The final two chapters review rope markets, distribution and liability and provide case studies from the many environments in which fibre rope is used.

The Handbook of fibre rope technology is an essential reference for everyone assisting in the design, selection, use, inspection and testing of fibre rope.

Contents

Introduction To Fibre Ropes
- Ropes From Ancient Times To The Mid-20th Century
- Advances Since 1950
- Rope Issues
- Diversity And Choice

Ropemaking Materials
- Range Of Materials
- Natural Fibres
- General-Purpose Synthetic Polymers
- High-Tenacity, High Modulus (Hm-Ht) Fibres
- Fibre Mechanical Properties
- Other Fibre Properties
- Other Rope Components

Rope Structures
- Introduction To Rope Structures
- Formation Of Rope Structures
- Laid Ropes
- Plaited Ropes
- Hollow Braids
- Double Braid (Braid-On-Braid)
- Braided Rope With Jacket
- Parallel Strand Rope
- Kernmantle Rope
- Parallel Yarn Rope
- Wire Rope Construction
- Solid Braid

Properties Of Rope
- Rope Dimensions
- Strength And Weight
- Elongation Of Ropes
- Energy Absorption
- Fatigue
- Extern Al Abrasion Resistance
- Friction
- Ultra-Violet Exposure
- Temperature
- Shrinkage
- Spliceability
- Knot Retention

Rope Mechanics
- Introduction
- Tension, Torque, Elongation And Twist
- Predicting Rope Properties
- An Alternative Approach
- Bending Stiffness
- Variability
- Fatigue And Durability
- Hockling And Snarling
- System Efects

Rope Production
- Introduction
- Production Of Rope Yarns
- Strand Manufacture
- Production Of Three And Four Strand Ropes
- Production Of Braided Ropes
- Production Of Low Twist Ropes
- Production Of Parallel Yarn Ropes
- Post Production Treatments
- Quality Considerations

Terminations
- Fibre Rope Terminations
- Splicing
- Splice Mechanics
- Mechanical Terminations
- Socketed Terminations
- Thimbles And Pins
- Wire Rope Clips And Swaged Sleeves
- Cleats, Bitts And Bollards
- Stoppers
- Knots, Bends And Hitches

Use Of Rope
- Introduction
- Safe Use Guidelines
- Rope Uses
- Guidelines For Using Rope

Inspection And Retirement
- Introduction
- Basis For Inspection And Retirement
- Rope Materials And Constructions
- Inspection And Retirement Program
- Used Rope Inspection And Evaluation
- Disposition Following Inspection
- Types And Effects Of Damage

Testing
- Introduction
- Reasons For Testing
- Safety In Testing
- Terminations For Strength Testing
- Strength And Elongation Test Equipment
- Strength Instrumentation
- Elongation Instrumentation
- Strength And Elongation Testing Procedures
- Size, Linear Density, Lay And Braid Cycle Length S Length
- Cyclic Loading Tests
- Flex Fatigue Testing
- External Abrasion Creep Testing Hardness Test Testing For Fibre Properties Man-Made Fibre Identification

Consumption, Markets And Liability
- Introduction
- Consumption Of Fibre Rope
- Markets
- Distribution
- Liability

Case Studies
- Diversity Of Ropes
- Riser Protection Nets
- Deepwater Moorings
- Supply Vessel Mooring
- Facing Wires For Pusher Tugs
- Parallel-Yarn Ropes: Antenna Stays And Other Uses
- Kinetic Energy Recovery Rope
- Failure And Success With Kevlar Aramid Ropes
- Investigating Failure
- Climbing Ropes
- Sailing And Yachting
- Mussel Ropes

Appendix 1 - Quantities And Units

Appendix 2 - Braid Definitions

Appendix 3 - Trade Data

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