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Re: Impact force
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Helmut F. Microys Ph. D.
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Nov 01, 2004 12:11 PST
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If the system is totally static (like in the standard rope drop test) you are talking about major numbers. This is why a fall in a selfbelay - say, a one meter long sling attached to a piton one meter below you - will generally result in system failure. The static scenario is of no interest at all. Keep in mind that forces on a leader of much over 4kN may result in injury (even if it is only a sore back).
Helmut.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Misselhorn
To: sabol-@topica.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 1:43 AM
Subject: Re: [BOLTS] Impact force
PS: also assuming a static belayer who does not move to absorb some of the impact
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From: Mark Misselhorn
To: sabol-@topica.com
Cc: Andy Davies
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:21 AM
Subject: [BOLTS] Impact force
Dear all
Can anyone please assist with some data and formula for impact force as follows?
a.. A formula for impact force experienced on the gear (as opposed to on the belayer of falling climber) which takes into account the following variables: mass of falling climber, fall factor, distance fallen, amount of rope out, and stretch in the rope (which varies with such factors as rope diameter) (any I'm missing). The assumption is a perfect system (ie: no rope drag up to the effective protection). This would be a formula into which one could put data for different scenarios to determine how much force is actually exerted on a piece of protection. I am assuming that impact force is the maximum effective force / energy experienced in the system during a fall.
b.. Any pre-calculated information for different types of falls and climber masses to give us an idea of the actual forces involved.
c.. Any measured figures for such forces?
Thanks
Mark Misselhorn
MCSA KZN
Bolt Safe or Bolt Not!
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<DIV>If the system is totally static (like in the standard rope drop test) you
are talking about major numbers. This is why a fall in a selfbelay - say, a one
meter long sling attached to a piton one meter below you - will generally result
in system failure. The static scenario is of no interest at all. Keep in mind
that forces on a leader of much over 4kN may result in injury (even if it is
only a sore back).</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Helmut.</DIV>
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<A title=-@icon.co.za href="mailto:mis-@icon.co.za">Mark Misselhorn</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, October 26, 2004 1:43
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>PS: also assuming a static belayer who does not
move to absorb some of the impact</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=-@icon.co.za href="mailto:mis-@icon.co.za">Mark
Misselhorn</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=sa-@topica.com
href="mailto:sabol-@topica.com">sabol-@topica.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=And-@eskom.co.za
href="mailto:Andy.D-@eskom.co.za">Andy Davies</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:21
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [BOLTS] Impact force</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear all</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Can anyone please assist with some data and
formula for impact force as follows?</FONT></DIV>
<UL>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>A formula for impact force experienced on the
gear (as opposed to on the belayer of falling climber) which takes into
account the following variables: mass of falling climber, fall
factor, distance fallen, amount of rope out, and stretch in the rope
(which varies with such factors as rope diameter) (any I'm missing).
The assumption is a perfect system (ie: no rope drag up to the
effective protection). This would be a formula into which one could
put data for different scenarios to determine how much force is
actually exerted on a piece of protection. I am assuming that impact
force is the maximum effective force / energy experienced in the system
during a fall.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any pre-calculated information for
different types of falls and climber masses to give us an idea of the
actual forces involved.</FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any measured figures for such
forces?</FONT></LI></UL>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks</FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<DIV><BR>Mark Misselhorn</DIV>
<DIV>MCSA KZN</FONT></DIV><PRE>Bolt Safe or Bolt Not!
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