Exam (elaborations)
Advanced Rigging Final Examination – Questions and Solutions
- Course
- Institution
Advanced Rigging Final Examination – Questions and Solutions
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Victorious23
Reviews received
Content preview
Advanced Rigging Final Examination –Questions and Solutions
How often should a synthetic web sling be inspected? - -Each day before use
-What will the tension be on one leg of a single vertical hitch lifting a load of
5 tons? - -5 tons
-Using the Rigging Hardware Tables in your book, what is the capacity of a
7/8 in. carbon shackle? - -13,000 lbs
-What is the most important piece of information to have before beginning
to rig a load? - -Weight of the load
-Which of the following topics is NOT important when selecting slings? - -
Capacity of the crane
-Using the Rigging Hardware Table in your book, what is the capacity of a
1/2 inch shouldered eyebolt when lifting at a 45 degree angle? - -550 lbs
-A non-shouldered eyebolt is primarily designed for lifting in what direction?
- -Vertical
-What is the term that describes a 'sudden' loading on a sling, when raising
or lowering a load which will increase the stress on rigging of the load? - -
Shock loading
-Using the sling tables in your book, what is the capacity of a 7/8 inch 2-leg
wire rope sling that is lifting at a horizontal angle of 60-degrees? - -26,000
-What is the approximate weight of a cubic foot of concrete? - -150 lbs
-Which types of hitches are labeled on a synthetic sling? - -Vertical Hitch,
Choker Hitch, Basket Hitch
-What must be done if a sling is found to have a missing or illegible capacity
tag? - -Remove the sling from service
-What is the formula that is used to calculate the volume of a box? - -Length
x Width x Height
-4 Reasons to remove a synthetic web sling? - -UV damage, heat damage,
ripped/torn, cant read tag
, -One leg of a 4 leg alloy steel chain sling is longer than the other three; this
is probably an indication of what type of damage? - -The leg has been
overloaded
-Who should rig a sling assembly to a load? - -A trained and qualified rigger
-What types of hitch/s provide maximum contact (360 degrees) between the
sling and load? - -Two double wrapped basket hitches
-According to OSHA 1910.184, synthetic or polypropylene slings shall not be
used at temperatures in excess of how many degrees? - -180-200 degrees
-According to OSHA 1910.184, what type of sling requires that the
inspection be documented? - -Alloy chain slings
-What is the term that describes the distance that it takes one strand to
wrap 360 degrees around the wire rope core? - -One rope lay
-A 4,000 lb. load is being hoisted with a two-leg bridle sling at a horizontal
sling angle of 30 degrees. What is the tension on each leg? - -4,000 lbs
-What piece of rigging hardware should be used to prevent wearing in the
eye of wire rope slings? - -Thimble
-What action should be used to take if a damaged sling is found? - -Remove
from service
-What is the meaning of the red marker yarn in a web sling? - -If you see a
red yarn or thread the sling is badly damaged
-How should a rigger connect a sling to an eyebolt? - -Use a shackle
-What should be placed between a sling and a load to protect the sling or
load from damage? - -A wooden block, a piece of old fire hose, a
commercially made softner
-What hitch forms a slip noose around the objects that is to be lifted or
moved? - -Choker
-What should you do if the safety latch on a hook swings freely through the
throat opening and past the hook point? - -Replace the hook
-The __________ is used for a direct lift with a lift angle of 90-degrees? - -
Single vertical hitch
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Victorious23. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
83100 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now