Rigging Theory N2 — Document

August 2021 — N2 — Rigging Theory

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1.1Name TWO methods of laying wire rope (2\

1.2State THREE c haracteristics of each of the following wire ropes

1.2.1Seale

1.2.2Warrington

1.2.3Reverse lay rope

1.2.4Non spin rope (12\

1.3Draw a neat sketch of the 6 mm 19 mm eale core in a wire rope (3\

1.4Name the wire rope slings in FIGURE 1 below by writing only the name next to the letter (A C\ in the ANSWER BOOK. FIGURE 1 (3\ [20]20

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2.1List SIX safety measures to be considered when operating an air driven winch. (6\

2.2FIGURE 2 shows a safety harness that you must wear when work ing at a height of 10 Explain the SEVEN steps in

2.3List TWO defects that can occur on the sheave wheel of the snatch block. (2\ [15]15

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3.1Explain the usage of haulage depressi on rollers (4\

3.2Explain the following terms:

3.2.1Protection of sheave wheel

3.2.2Rope support

3.2.3Corrosion (6 [10]10

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4.1Name TWO advantages of fitting a balanced rope o Koepe winders. (2\

4.2State FIVE important factors that need to be considered when erecting a roof over drum winders. (5\

4.3List FOUR visual inspection that must be done on a single wrap traction overhead elevator to detect defects.

4.4List FOUR advantages of single drum winders (4\ [15]15

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5.1Explain the process of detaching a plate grab from a plate and the crane hook. (4\

5.2List FOUR visual defects on compensating arm device. (4\

5.3Define the term safe working load (2\ [10]10

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6.1Define the following terms applicable to cranes

6.1.1Stability reach

6.1.2Outreach

6.1.3

6.2List THREE types of mobile cranes. (3\

6.3Explain how the tower or mast of the frame

6.4Explain how to test the brakes on the overhead crane. (2\

6.5List THREE safety measures that must be considered in preventing a gin pole to collapse when erecting a load. (3\ [20] 1104185220

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7.1A steel container is used to store rigging equipment. The dimensions of the container are as follows: Length = 15 Height = 3 Width = 3

7.1.1Calculate the total area of the material used to construct the steel container. (6\

7.1.2

7.1.3Calculate the total mass of the steel container and rigging equipment. (1\ [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

MonthAugust

Pages7

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonWinter (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodAugust 2021

Days since exam1,898

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