Login
Join Rigging Lab

mechanical advantage and the T Method

Richard Delaney RopeLab

Mechanical Advantage: 2:1 or 3:1? – RLA Partner Richard Delaney of RopeLab

/ Blog, General Rigging, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage / 112 Comments

I thought this was a super quick illustration to show how observation and proximity make a difference.  The question, here is  what is the mechanical advantage difference between a “ground hauler” or that of the “load hauler”.  The significance is found in the frame of reference… the applied force to the input is what defines […]

Mechanical Advantage: 2:1 or 3:1? – RLA Partner Richard Delaney of RopeLab Read More »

A Quick Overview of The Basics of the T-Method For Calculating Mechanical Advantage

/ Blog, Richard Delaney, Technical Learning / 22 Comments

The ‘T-system’ for calculating Mechanical Advantage   At their simplest, pulleys can be viewed as levers. This becomes more obvious if you consider the static system (where everything is at rest). To understand the ‘T-system’ for calculating Mechanical Advantage always start with the input (the effort end of the system) and assume that force of

A Quick Overview of The Basics of the T-Method For Calculating Mechanical Advantage Read More »

Helpful Links

Courses