Question 4559 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Flexibility. The 6x37 class of wire rope has more individual wires in its construction compared to the 6x19 class. This increased number of wires makes the 6x37 class more flexible, allowing it to bend and navigate around obstacles more easily. The 6x19 class, with fewer wires, is less flexible and may be more prone to kinking or fatigue when used in applications that require higher flexibility, such as crane operations or mooring lines. The other options are not the primary advantages of the 6x37 class over the 6x19 class. While the 6x37 class may have a slightly lower weight per foot and some resistance to corrosion, these are not the main distinguishing factors between the two classes of wire rope. Resistance to elongation is a general property of wire rope, but not a specific advantage of the 6x37 class over the 6x19 class.