TM5-3810-305-10STRANDIllustrate dExamplesofPossibleWireRope Damage1. Interstrand and core-to-strand nicking: Astrand has been removed from the rope toshow the equivalent lines of nicking wherestrands are in contact with one another, aswell as with the core (Figure 4-44).Figure 4-44.Interstrand and Core-to-Strand2. Cork-screwed rope: This condition resultsfrom rope being pulled around an objecthaving a small diameter (Figure 4-45).Figure 4-45. Cork-Screw Rope3. Damaged reel: When a reel has been dam-aged in transit, it is a safe assumption that ir-reparable damage has been done to the rope(Figure 4-46).Figure 4-46. DamagedReel4-51
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