Handbook of fibre rope technology /
H. A. McKenna, J. W. S. Hearle & N.O'Hear
- Cambridge ; England : Woodhead publishing ltd., c2004.
- xv, 416 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction to fibre ropes 1.1 Ropes from ancient times to the mid-twentieth century 1.2 Advances since 1950 1.3 Ropes 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 etc
Chapter 3 Rope structures 3.1 Introduction to rope structures 3.2 Formation of rope structures 3.3 Laid rope 3.4 Plaited rope etc
Chapter 4 Properties of rope 4.1 Rope dimensions 4.2 Strength and weight 4.3 Elongation 4.4 Energy absorption 4.5 Fatigue etc
Chapter 5 Rope mechanics 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Tension, torque, elongation and twist 5.3 Predicting rope properties 5.4 An alternative approach etc
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 etc
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# etc
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
Chapter 11 Consumption, market and liability 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Consumption of fiber rope 11.3 Markets 11.4 Distribution 11.5 Liability
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 wire for pusher tugs
Includes a Glossary : p. 399-403 . _ References : p. 404-407 . _ Index : p. 408-416.