Question: Match the correct Rope with its specification. Hawser-laid Rope; Cable-Laid rope; Shroud-laid Rope; and Manila Ropes. (a) These ropes are species

Match the correct Rope with its specification.
 Hawser-laid Rope;
 Cable-Laid rope;
 Shroud-laid Rope; and
 Manila Ropes.
(a) These ropes are species of hemp fibre obtained from the Phillipine Islands, and is superior for rope making to ordinary hemp. (1)
(b) The rope has a heart or core, surrounded by four strands. Without this heart, the strands would, on application of a pull, sink in and detract from the strength of the rope by an unequal distribution of stress. (1)
(c) This Rope is made up of Three Hawser-laid ropes twisted left-handed. (1)
(d) These Ropes are right handed ropes of three strands. (1) [4]

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