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Rigging Test Class Flash CardsWhat Formulas do you use to find friction loss on sheaves? - answersP-Plain bore -
10%
B-Bronze brushing - 5%
R-Roller bearing - 3%
What are the four basic end fittings for turn buckles? - answersEye, Clevis, Stub, &
Hook
What are the three primary designs that allow sheaves to turn? - answersPlain bore,
Busting, & Bearings
U-shaped fitting where rigging hardware is attached, that can pivot 180 degrees, a bail
pin and a socket head cap screw? - answersBail
FC
SC
IWRC - answersFiber Core
Strand Core
Independent Wire Rope Core
T/F?
The D/d ratio for a braided sling is approximately 20 times the component wire rope
diameter? - answersTrue
What are the 3 basic designs of wire rope slings? - answersSingle-part, Braided, &
Multipart grommet
Which materials are most commonly used to manufacture a synthetic web sling? -
answersPolyester & Nylon
, Can you place spacers between swivel hoist rings? - answersNo
Why are synthetic slings able to absorb heavy shock loads? - answersBecause they
stretch
T/F?
While the equipment used to move and place heavy objects has evolved over the
centuries, the application of basic rigging knowledge and technologies has changed
very little? - answersTrue
Eyebolt FoS. - answers5:1
What is the purpose of cleaning a chain before beginning inspection? - answersTo
reveal any defects hidden by the grease/dirt
Name 4 things a rigger should look for during a visual chain inspection. - answersTwist,
Worn, Stretch, or Gouges
T/F?
A single part wire rope sling is the most common type of sling used in rigging
operations? - answersTrue
Large forged steel ring placed on a hoisting hook; used to attach rigging equipment? -
answersMaster link
What are 3 types of crafts people who are also riggers? - answersMillwrights,
Carpenters, and Pile Drivers
U-shaped fitting used to make connections between slings and objects to be moved? -
answersShackle
What is the most important factor to the success of any rigging operations? -
answersSafety
T/F?
Because of their construction, braided wire rope slings are heavy and inflexible? -
answersFalse
Are shims okay under eyebolts? - answersYes, as long the eyebolt is tight and properly
inline
T/F?
Synthetic web slings twist during hoisting? - answersFalse
What are the 3 components of wire rope? - answersCore, Strands, Wire
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