MARINE WIRE ROPE MATERIALS

Failures of wire ropes are discussed in relation to various forms of corrosion, to mechanical problems and to attachment of fittings. Methods of evaluating the corrosion resistance of selected wire rope materials are illustrated, along with a discussion of the analysis and interpretation of test results as they may be associated with actual service performance. The life expectancy of some of the existing wire rope materials is estimated for given conditions of use.

• Corporate Authors:

  Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited

  John Adam House, John Adam Street
  London WC2N 6JH,   England 
• Authors:
  • Kirk, W W
• Publication Date: 1970-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 7 p.
• Serial:
  • International Ropeway Review
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Corrosion resistance; Mechanical failure; Mooring cables; Wire rope
• Old TRIS Terms: Cable failure
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00032130
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1972 12:00AM