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The Effect of Bending on the Tensile Strength of Statically Loaded

Synthetic Ropes

*Mark Pederson, Greg Mozsgai and Danielle Stenvers

2011 MTS/OIPEEC 9th International Rope Technology Workshop

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General overview of tensile strength reductions

of terminated ropes when bending is involved

Static cases examined only No shock, fatigue, creep, etc

Introduction

9th International Rope Technology Workshop

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Definitions Mechanisms Rope Connections

Single Leg Grommet Cow hitch Eye-to-Eye

Lifting Knots and other hitches Conclusions

Overview


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Diameter Minimum Break

Strength Braid/twist angle D/d ratio Splices

Definitions


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Unequal loading of strands resulting in tensile failure

Exacerbated by: High modulus fiber Low twist Looser braid Low D/d

Mechanisms of Strength Loss


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“Cutting” or “Pinching” of strands from high contact and strand-on strand pressure Fewer strands Larger strands Tighter braid

Mechanisms of Strength Loss


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Overview


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Single leg slings are used to baseline most rope strengths

Theoretical load distributions

There is a true loss in bend around pin but each leg around pin only carries ~½ T

Single Leg


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Failure types

Base of splice Closest to a true rope strength

Crotch splice Tearing open

Back of pin Failure due to tight bend

Single Leg


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Current practice-minimum testing requirements: D/d:

Cordage Institute (CI 1500) 2 ASTM (D4268) 1.5 ISO (2307:2010) 2

Eye Length: Cordage Institute (CI 1500) N/A ASTM (D4268) 2x Pin Dia. ISO (2307:2010) 3x Pin Dia.

Single Leg


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Recommendations: Min D/d = 2

D/d = 1 did not show

significant strength loss, however break occurred at the back of the eye (on the pin)

Single Leg


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Grommet configuration highlights bending losses

Grommet strength is actually <2x rope strength

Current industry recommendations range from 1.6-1.8x rope strength

Grommet


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D/d Grommet Strength 1/1 1.15 4/1 1.78

Trendline is

similar for both 12strand HMPE and PET

Grommet


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Grommet Efficiency FactorsASB Grommets

Amsteel Blue (vs Pub MBS)

DNV Model

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Splice Placement: Splice area centered

on the pin allows the legs to more evenly adjust upon loading.

Two splices do not produce a more efficient sling.

Grommet: Other Considerations


A 1.6-1.8x B 1.7-1.9x C 1.7x D 1.75x

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Common configuration with mooring lines and pendants

OCIMF guideline of 85% efficiency based on same-size ropes Lower modulus materials (nylon, polyester)

Strength efficiency considerations: Materials Construction Rope sizes

Cow Hitch


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Cow Hitch


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Common configuration for tug and mooring line connections (mainline to pendant , HMPE to HMPE)

Connection efficiency per rope size ratio: 1 : 1 90% 1.6 : 1 100%*

*(based on the smaller rope’s strength)

Eye-to-Eye


Insert picture here of eye-to-eye connection

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Overview


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Current recommendations: ASME B30.9 80% (PET roundslings)

Flory/Richards* 60% (HMPE slings)

Test Results*: 12-strand, HMPE fiber

Ranged from 60% - 75% (varied by manufacturer)

Choke Angle is critical Chocker strength

Choker Hitch


* Flory/Richards choker testing presented at the Cordage Inst. meeting May 2010

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Overview


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Knots involve tight bends on itself, lowering the rope strength

Traditional rule of thumb has been 50% Factors affecting strength:

Fiber Construction Type of knot

Other Knots, Bends & Hitches


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Fiber Construction Knot/Hitch Retained Strength HMPE 12-strand Bowline 35% Technora 12-strand Bowline 25% Nylon Jacketed Bowline 57% Nylon 3-strand Bowline 55% Nylon/Polyester Kernmantle Bowline 63-67% Polypropylene 3-strand Bowline 53-60% Polyester Jacketed Square-knot 45-65%



Low modulus fibers: 50% guideline OK High modulus fibers: Knots are not recommended

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Bowline

Fig. 8 end

Fig. 8 bight

Butterfly

Sheet Bend

Fish knot

Dbl Sheet Bnd

Dbl Fish Knot

% of break Strength

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10.5 mm Dynamic Climbing Rope Knot Comparison

*Data from Dave Richards Testing

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Overview


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Termination ordinarily is the weakest part of the rope Rope should be designed into a system taking into

account strength loss due to bending Strength losses associated with bending vary

with: Configuration (grommet, knot, hitch, etc) Eye size Pin size Fiber Type

Conclusions


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Thanks to: John Flory – Tension Technology International Dave Richards – Holloway Houston Inc Kris Volpenhein – Samson Frank Choltco-Devlin – Samson

Acknowledgments


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Questions?


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