U.S. Army's Guide to Rope, Knot Tying, and Rigging

FM 5-125

Department of the Army

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U.S. Military Press
26 November 2024

Military engineering; Self-help & personal development; Ropework, knots & macrame

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U.S. Army's Guide to Rope, Knot Tying, and Rigging is the ultimate book for all those who need and use these skills: construction workers, farmers and ranchers, truckers, sailors, arborists, climbers, campers, hikers, fishermen, survivalists, and many more.

This comprehensive book includes instructions for tying 18 different knots, 15 hitches, and 3 lashings. It gives easy-to-follow instructions on splicing, creating attachments, and constructing rope ladders. It also has sections on the following:

Using chains and hooks, slings, blocks and tackle systems, and winches to make hoists Creating anchors and guy lines Lifting equipment, including gin poles, tripods, shears, boom derricks, stiff-leg derricks, and light hoisting equipment Moving equipment, including skids, rollers, and jacks Five different forms of scaffolds Nearly 150 figures to help the user visualize how to create the knots and rigging described in the text 19 tables covering knotting terminology and definitions, properties of ropes and chains, safe loads on hooks, and much more.

Created by: Department of the Army
Imprint: U.S. Military Press
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9781627301442
ISBN 10: 1627301445
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 26 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active