Diaphragm Wall Wire Rope: A Practical Guide to Grab, Hydromill and Cutter Rope Selection
The hoist rope on a diaphragm wall grab or hydromill works harder than almost any other foundation rope: shock loads, multi-layer drums and constant immersion in bentonite slurry. A crane rope specialist explains rope circuits, the best constructions for grabs and cutters, sizing with the correct design factor, and how to inspect and maintain ropes that live in slurry. By Andri, Aulone.
