Question 2183 Deck General
70% to passA six-strand composite rope made up of alternate fiber and wire strands around a fiber core is called _______________.
A
alternate lay
B
lang lay
C
cable lay
D
spring lay
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) spring lay. A spring lay rope is a six-strand composite rope made up of alternate fiber and wire strands around a fiber core. This construction provides a combination of strength, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion, making it a suitable choice for various maritime applications. The other answer choices are not correct. Alternate lay refers to a rope construction where the strands alternate in direction, lang lay describes a rope with a long, shallow spiral of the strands, and cable lay is a rope made of multiple smaller ropes twisted together.
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