Handbook of fibre rope technology/Справочник по технологии волокнистых канатов

Издание на английском языке The field of fibre rope technology has witnessed incredible change and technological advance over the last few decades. At the forefront of this change has been the development of synthetic fibres and modern types of rope construction. This handbook updates the history and structural mechanics of fibre rope technology and describes the types and properties of modern rope-making materials and constructions. 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 Preface Acknowledgements Author contact details Disclaimer Chapter 1 Introduction to fibre ropes 1.1 Ropes from ancient times to the mid-twentieth century 1.2 Advances since 1950 1.3 Rope issues 1.4 Diversity and choice Chapter 2 Ropemaking materials 2.1 Range of materials 2.2 Natural fibres 2.3 General-purpose synthetic polymers 2.4 High-modulus, high-tenacity (HM-HT) fibres 2.5 Fibre mechanical properties 2.6 Other fibre properties 2.7 Other rope components Chapter 3 Rope structures 3.1 Introduction to rope structures 3.2 Formation of rope structures 3.3 Laid rope 3.4 Plaited rope 3.5 Hollow braid rope 3.6 Double-braid (braid-on-braid) rope 3.7 Braided rope with jacket 3.8 Solid braid rope 3.9 Parallel strand rope 3.10 Kernmantle rope 3.11 Parallel yarn rope 3.12 Wire-rope type construction Chapter 4 Properties of rope 4.1 Rope dimensions 4.2 Strength and weight 4.3 Elongation 4.4 Energy absorption 4.5 Fatigue 4.6 External abrasion resistance 4.7 Friction 4.8 Ultra-violet exposure 4.9 Temperature 4.10 Chemical and biological attack 4.11 Shrinkage 4.12 Spliceability 4.13 Knot retention 4.14 Hardness Chapter 5 Rope mechanics 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Tension, torque, elongation and twist 5.3 Predicting rope properties 5.4 An alternative approach 5.5 Bending stiffness 5.6 Variability 5.7 Fatigue and durability 5.8 Hockling and snarling 5.9 System effects Chapter 6 Rope production 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Production of rope yarns 6.3 Strand manufacture 6.4 Production of three- and four-strand rope 6.5 Production of braided rope 6.6 Production of low-twist rope 6.7 Production of parallel-yarn rope 6.8 Post-production treatments 6.9 Quality considerations Chapter 7 Terminations 7.1 Fibre rope terminations 7.2 Splicing 7.3 Splice mechanics 7.4 Mechanical terminations 7.5 Socketed terminations 7.6 Thimbles and pins 7.7 Wire rope clips and swaged sleeves 7.8 Cleats, bitts and bollards 7.9 Stoppers 7.10 Knots, bends and hitches Chapter 8 Use of rope 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Safe use guidelines 8.3 Rope uses 8.4 Guidelines for using rope Chapter 9 Inspection and retirement 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Basis for inspection and retirement 9.3 Rope materials and constructions 9.4 Inspection and retirement programme 9.5 Used rope inspection and evaluation 9.6 Disposition following inspection 9.7 Types and effects of damage Chapter 10 Testing 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Reasons for testing 10.3 Safety in testing 10.4 Terminations for strength testing 10.5 Strength and elongation test equipment 10.6 Strength instrumentation 10.7 Elongation instrumentation 10.8 Strength and elongation testing procedures 10.9 Size, linear density, lay and braid cycle lengths 10.10 Length 10.11 Cyclic loading tests 10.12 Flex fatigue testing 10.13 External abrasion resistance testing 10.14 Creep testing 10.15 Hardness testing 10.16 Testing for fibre properties 10.17 Synthetic fibre identification Chapter 11 Consumption, markets and liability 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Consumption of fibre rope 11.3 Markets 11.4 Distribution 11.5 Liability 11.6 Conclusion Chapter 12 Case studies 12.1 Diversity of ropes 12.2 Riser protection nets 12.3 Deepwater moorings 12.4 Supply vessel moorings 12.5 Facing wires for pusher tugs 12.6 Parallel yarn ropes: antenna stays and other uses 12.7 Kinetic energy recovery rope 12.8 Failure and success with Kevlar aramid ropes 12.9 Investigating failure 12.10 Climbing ropes 12.11 Sailing and yachting 12.12 Mussel ropes Appendix I Quantities and units Appendix II Braid and plait terminology Appendix III UK trade data Appendix IV The theory of backtwist Glossary References Index