Calculate peak arrest force from rope dynamic elongation. UIAA limit: 12kN max arrest force for single rope. Fall factor = fall distance divided by rope paid out; maximum fall factor = 2.
Calculate peak arrest force from rope dynamic elongation. UIAA limit: 12kN max arrest force for single rope. Fall factor = fall distance divided by rope paid out; maximum fall factor = 2
Each component has a specific meaning:
Note: Interpret the rope elongation result against the thresholds and context described above.
Enter the rope dynamic elongation for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate peak arrest force from rope dynamic elongation. UIAA limit: 12kN max arrest force for single rope. Fall factor = fall distance divided by rope paid out; maximum fall factor = 2. Use the rope elongation result to inform your calculation.