Hoisting and rigging

Question 1

what the maximum wear for a chain under 1 inch? over 1 inch?

Answer 1

5%/ 10%

Question 2

A socket commonly used with cable to secure elevators cable name is ?

Answer 2

Drop forged socket

Question 3

Wedge sockes are commonly used as a cable attachment on mobile cranes?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

compressing a steal sleeve over a rope to form a connecting point is called a?

Answer 4

Swedge pocket

Question 5

in order to retain a wire rope shape, a millwright will use to retain the shape?

Answer 5

thimble

Question 6

Never saddle a dead horse?

Answer 6

True always saddle the live end never the dead end

Question 7

Closing the opening of a hook with mechanical wire is known as?

Answer 7

mousing

Question 8

Three basic types of shackles available?

Answer 8

Screw pin, round pin, and safety tight

Question 9

The working load for slings is calculated for?

Answer 9

a single verticle hitch

Question 10

In order to equalize the load on long slings in a big lift?

Answer 10

Equalizer beam is used

Question 11

Single length of sling hooked back on its self is called a?

Answer 11

Single Choker

Question 12

When lifting loads when sensitive to scratching or marring?

Answer 12

Synthetic web sling

Question 13

A rule of thumb for calculating a sling with a 3/8 wire rope will support ?

Answer 13

1 ton

Question 14

a block that can be opened on one side and permit the rope to be slid over onto the shiv is called a ?

Answer 14

snatch block

Question 15

All chain hoists are designed with the hook as their weakest part?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

It is ok to inter change the hooks on a chain hoist?

Answer 16

False

Question 17

complete list of hand signals is listed in appendix D of the wcb regulations?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Most rigging assecories are produced by?

Answer 18

forging

Question 19

the reason a hoisting rope the upper block should lead from the center of the shiv is?

Answer 19

to keep the block from tipping

Question 20

two arms out is stop signal

Question 21

what fist over head?

Answer 21

main hoist up

Question 22

how is chain size determined

Answer 22

thickness diameter of the link

Question 23

What does “A” mean on a chain?

Answer 23

lifting chain

Question 24

turn buckles when used for rigging and hoisting?

Answer 24

should be tied with tie wire

Question 25

premature wire rope on a crane with be caused by?

Answer 25

excessive fleet angle

Question 26

disadvantages of this rope can not be used with swivels or the ends on fastened?

Answer 26

lang lay

Question 27

when the crane operator and signal man can not see eachother?

Answer 27

use two way radios

Question 28

when slinging a bundle of pipe or tubing which of the following with provide best contact of the load?

Answer 28

double wrapped choker

Question 29

what happens to rigging hardware when shock loading occurs?

Answer 29

increased load stress

Question 30

correctly installed u bolt type of clips are installed on what portion?

Answer 30

saddle end goes on live end and u bolt side goes on dead end

Question 31

in the construction of wire rope the small diameter wire is wrapped around the wire to create a ?

Answer 31

Strand

Question 32

more wires in a strand the more?

Answer 32

flexible a rope will be

Question 33

the breaking strength of a rope is?

Answer 33

the force needed to break the rope

Question 34

the letters FC in a sling code refer to?

Answer 34

the core of the rope

Question 35

wire rope which the strands and the wires are twisted in the same direction?

Answer 35

lang lay

Question 36

6x31 morigtion seal iwrc right regular lay

Answer 36

6 strands of 31 wires in a strand

Question 37

the IWRC stand for

Answer 37

independant wire rope core

Question 38

properly measure the diameter of a rope?

Answer 38

from the widest point

Question 39

any damaged or kinked sections should be?

Answer 39

discarded

Question 40

Wire rope should be lubricated according to?

Answer 40

Manufactured spec

Question 41

fibre ropes are divided into two groups

Answer 41

synthetic and natural

Question 42

poletherin rope is a natural fibre rope?

Answer 42

false

Question 43

When two three or more sling legs are used is called?

Answer 43

Bridle hitch

Question 44

A proper fitting shiv groove should support the rope fit the circumference is?

Answer 44

135-150

Question 45

fibers rope are divided into two groups

Answer 45

synthetic and natural