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When making a short splice in wire rope __________.

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• Short splice in wire rope – how the strands of the two rope ends are interwoven • Difference between tucking with the lay vs against the lay of the wire • Why correct tuck direction matters for strength and tightness of the splice

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• First picture how a wire rope is constructed: which way do the strands spiral (the lay)? • When you tuck a strand in the same direction as the lay, what effect does that have when the rope is loaded and tends to twist? • Would mixing tuck directions or keeping them all the same better help the splice stay compact and not open up under strain?

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• Identify clearly what “with the lay” and “against the lay” mean on an actual piece of wire rope • Consider which tuck pattern will best prevent the splice from unlaying or loosening when the rope is under tension • Check standard wire-rope splicing practice: does it typically favor uniform tuck direction or mixed tuck direction for short splices?

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Question 1 of 20

When making a short splice in wire rope __________.

the first three wires are tucked with the lay and the last three go against the lay

all tucks go with the lay

the first three wires are tucked against the lay and the last three go with the lay

all tucks go against the lay

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When making a short splice in wire rope __________.

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When making a short splice in wire rope __________.

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