Lesson 3
Fiber Line, Wire Rope, and Scaffolding

This lesson presents information on how to use fiber line, wire rope, and timber in rigging and erecting hoisting devices (such as shear legs, tripods, blocks and tackles), and different types of scaffolds and ladders. Formulas are given on how to determine or find the safe working load of these materials.

3-1    Fiber Line

3-2    Wire Rope

3-3    Hoisting

3-4    Scaffolding