Rope
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A short encyclopedia entry defining rope as a large twisted cord of hemp, made of yarns twisted into strands and three strands twisted into a rope. It covers white versus tarred rope, sizing and coil lengths, a rule of thumb for breaking strength, and the effect of sudden strain. It also notes other materials such as coir, Manila and wire.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1876
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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