During testing in a laboratory, this new wire rope failed explosively. Not only did the strands come apart, but the fiber core of the rope frayed and is visible. The certificate of testing shows ...

Riders may be divided on whether wire rope barriers are good or bad for motorcyclists, but the Victorian Country Fire Authority says they block access to crashes and bushfires. VicRoads now faces a $2 ...

Guy says wire rope barriers are becoming prolific on our roadsides because they are cheaper to install. “However, they are expensive to maintain across its whole life,” he says. “The most expensive ...

The advantage of this, especially in beating to windward, needs no comment. Moreover, we are assured the cost is 25 per cent in favor of wire rope over hemp, estimating weight and saving.

D&M Wire Rope specializes in the fabrication and distribution of chain, wire rope, wire rope slings, synthetic slings, and rigging hardware. D&M also has testing and certification capabilities for ...

A jump-rope workout for beginners “Jump rope is one of the oldest fitness tools,” David Newman, the CEO and founder of Rx Smart Gear—the company that makes the rope I’ve been trying—says.

0 0 This article was originally published with the title “Wire Rope” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 112 No. 26 (June 1915), p. 639 doi:10.1038/scientificamerican06261915-639 View This Issue ...