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SWL Calculation

The document describes how to calculate the breaking strength and safe working load of different types of ropes. It provides the formulas and safety factors used to determine the breaking strength and safe working load for manila rope, polypropylene rope, and polyethylene rope based on their diameter. The safe working load is calculated by dividing the breaking strength by the safety factor, which depends on the intended use of the rope.

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SWL Calculation

The document describes how to calculate the breaking strength and safe working load of different types of ropes. It provides the formulas and safety factors used to determine the breaking strength and safe working load for manila rope, polypropylene rope, and polyethylene rope based on their diameter. The safe working load is calculated by dividing the breaking strength by the safety factor, which depends on the intended use of the rope.

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  • Calculating the Breaking Strength and Safe Work Load of Ropes: Introduces the methodology for calculating breaking strength and safe work load for different types of ropes, starting with Manila Rope.
  • Calculation of Safe Working Load (S.W.L) for Polypropylene Rope: Explains the process to determine the safe working load for Polypropylene Rope, with examples and step-by-step calculations.
  • Calculation of Safe Working Load (S.W.L) for Polyethylene Rope: Details the method for calculating the safe working load for Polyethylene Rope, including calculations and approximations.

SEAM 111

Calculating the Breaking Strength and Safe Work Load


of Ropes

1. CALCULATION OF SAFE WORKING LOAD (S.W.L) FOR MANILA ROPE

a. First, find the Breaking Strength (B.S)

Example of a diameter 24mm Manila Rope (constant is 200):

Breaking strength = diameter² / 200


= 24² / 200
= 576 / 200
= 2.88 tonnes (approx. 3 tonnes)

b. Now, let’s solve for the Safe Working Load (S.W.L)

Note: Method of finding the Safe Working Load (S.W.L) is to divide the Breaking
Strength by factor of safety.

The following factors of safety for ropes are used generally:

Lifts and hoist - 12


Running rigging and slings - 8
Other purposes - 6

Safe Working Load = Breaking Strength / Safety Factor


= 3 tonnes / 6
= 0.5 tonnes
SEAM 111

2. CALCULATION OF SAFE WORKING LOAD (S.W.L) FOR POLYPROPYLENE ROPE

a. First, solve for the Breaking Strength (BS)

Example of a diameter 24mm Polypropylene Rope (constant is 77):

Breaking strength = diameter² / 77


= 24² / 77
= 576 / 77
= 7.48 tonnes (approx. 7 tonnes)

b. Next, solve for the Safe Working Load (SWL)

Safe Working Load = Breaking Strength / Safety Factor


= 7 tonnes / 6
= 1.18 tonnes( approx. 1 ton)
SEAM 111

3. CALCULATION OF SAFE WORKING LOAD (S.W.L) FOR POLYETHYLENE ROPE

a. First, find the Breaking Strength (BS)

Example of a diameter 24mm Polyethylene Rope (constant is 106):

Breaking strength = diameter² / 106


= 24² / 106
= 576 / 106
= 5.43 tonnes (approx. 5 tonnes)

b. Now, calculate for the Safe Working Load (SWL)

Safe Working Load = Breaking Strength / Safety Factor


= 5 tonnes / 6
= 0.83 tonnes

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