A 2000-ft mine hoist operates with a 72-in drum using 6 x 19 monitor-steel wire rope. The
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(a) For a single-strand hoist how does the factor of safety n = Ff /Ft vary with the choice of rope diameter?
(b) For four supporting strands of wire rope attached to the cage, how does the factor of safety vary with the choice of rope diameter?
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Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction
ISBN: 978-0470419977
8th edition
Authors: William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch
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