Handbook of fiber rope technology /
Fibre rope has undergone dramatic technological changes over the last few decades with such advances as the development of synthetic fibres and modern types of rope construction. This major handbook takes a comprehensive look at rope-making materials and structures, properties and mechanics. It cove...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton : Cambridge :
CRC Press ; Woodhead Pub.,
2004.
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| Series: | Woodhead publishing in textiles ;
34. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Fibre rope has undergone dramatic technological changes over the last few decades with such advances as the development of synthetic fibres and modern types of rope construction. This major handbook takes a comprehensive look at rope-making materials and structures, properties and mechanics. It covers rope production, focusing on laid strand, braided, low-twist and parallel yarn ropes and rope terminations. Rope testing is examined in depth, as well as the key issues surrounding rope retirement. Case studies from a variety of environments are studied. This is an essential reference for everyon. |
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| Item Description: | Published in association with The Textile Institute. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 volume) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1855739933 9781855739932 1855736063 9781855736061 |