Rigging Theory N2 — Document

April 2021 — N2 — Rigging Theory

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1.1List FOUR main forms of deterioration and causes of breakage in wire ropes. (4\

1.2Name THREE factors to consider when selecting the best rope for a particular job. (3\

1.3Explain each of the terms relating to wire ropes:

1.3.1Resistance to crushing

1.3.2

1.4Give FOUR advantages of a thimble fitted to the eye of a steel wire rope (4\

1.5Give THREE advantages of braided slings over single or double unit sling (3\

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2.1A B C FIGURE 1 Name the equipment shown in FIGURE 1 by writing only the answer next to the letter (A C\ in the ANSWER BOOK.

2.2List FIVE defects that can occur on a hydraulic jack. (5\

2.3Give FOUR differences between chain slings and steel wire rope slings

2.4List THREE defects that can occur on a hook of a snatch block. (3\ [15] 1104185215

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3.1Draw a neat, labelled sketch of an under and over rope used to pull car.

3.2List THREE hazards that cause damage to haulage ropes. (3\

3.3List THREE checks to observe when inspecting sheave wheels. (3\ [10]10

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4.1Give FOUR reasons why Koepe wheels and the driving motor are usually arranged above the shaft. (4\

4.2Explain the construction of each of the wire rope s:

4.2.1Reverse lay rope

4.2.2

4.3Explain why ferrules are fitted at the end and the front of rope. (2\

4.4List THREE safety precautions to apply when using a locomotive crane to lift a load. (3\ [15]15

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5.3Explain how to release the detaching device shown in FIGURE 2. (4\ [10]10

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6.1Define each of the following terms applicable to mobile cranes:

6.1.1Load indication

6.1.2Blocking up base

6.1.3

6.2Name THREE differences between an verhead crane and an utomotive

6.3Explain the erecting of a in pole anchor. (4\

6.4Name TWO types of jacks used during a lifting process. (2\

6.5Explain how to determine whether there is a defect with the brakes on the hoisting drum of gantry crane when lifting a load. (5\ [20]20

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7.1Calculate the volume of water that has been pumped out in cubic metres. (4\

7.2Calculate the mass of water that has been pumped out in kilograms. The density of the water (p\ 1 000 kg/m. (3\

7.3Calculate the pressure at the bottom of the tank after the water has been pumped out. Force of gravity = 9 81 m/s (3\ [10] TOTAL: 10010

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Total100 marks

Sections20 + 15 + 10 + 15 + 10 + 20 + 10 = 100 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectRigging Theory

LevelN2

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2021

MonthApril

Pages6

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonAutumn (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodApril 2021

Days since exam2,021

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