Fm 5-125 Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications
Author | : Department of Department of Defense |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2017-05-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 1546900586 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781546900580 |
Rating | : 4/5 (580 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fm 5-125 Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications written by Department of Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual is a guide and basic reference for personnel whose duties require the use of rigging. It is intended for use in training and as a reference manual for field operations. It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in various combinations to raise or move heavy loads. It includes basic instructions on knots, hitches, splices, lashing, and tackle systems. Safety precautions and requirements for the various operations are listed, as well as rules of thumb for rapid safe-load calculations.