T Method Applied To Mechanical Advantage Systems Using Rope Grabs. Calculating mechanical advantage: the T-system 1. Assume continuous strands of rope have the same amount of tension. If we start at the point where effort is applied and assume that we apply one unit of tension (1T) then we can assume that the tension along …
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Rescue tripods “falling over” Natural, improvised, and purpose built high directionals are used to manage loads over edges and through openings. They can make otherwise impossible tasks possible. There are now many proprietary solutions with almost limitless configurations that are being used by rope technicians for access, standby rescue, technical rescue, and load management. High …
Team Based Lower Pick-Off With adequate personnel for rigging and good communication, the team based lower pick-off is the method of choice for extricating and uninjured victim. The team based pick-off method is for patients… •Stranded without a rope on ledges or platforms •Suspended from climbing rope or safety tethers. •Patients needing extrication •Overly aggressive …
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Two Rope System The Two Rope System is used as an alternative to deflection lines or Tyrolean traverses when spanning large gaps. It incorporates two main lines and two belay lines that work together. While one system lowers, the other raises. When the haul becomes to difficult for the hauling team, the lowering team simply …
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The third part in the series on the rigging of a Twin Highline. This unit goes through the pieces and theory behind the “Platform” from which a rescuer or worker can move across the area beneath them, as well as lower down to it and ascend back up to the line centered around the …
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The lower section of the Twin Highline is the Tandem Tension System. Where the lines are pulled tight to allow the worker or rescuer to descend with minimal give in the lines. This an overview of a working at height rope access job site. The roof top of a tank can not be walked …
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