Category: Writing

Find the length of part X for the special truss in Figure
13-4 to the nearest 1/8 inch.
Figure 13-4

1. List three defects that would be reasons to remove a web
sling from service.
2. Who should inspect synthetic slings, and how often?
3. List three defects that would be reasons to remove a
steel alloy chain sling from service.

1. Mix and apply the adhesives according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and clamp or otherwise hold the joints together as
instructed.
2. Allow the adhesive to cure for the amount of time the
manufacturer specifies for full curing.
3. Immerse one of the test pieces for each adhesive in a
bucket of water and let them soak overnight.

1. Obtain three adhesives you would like to know more about.
2. Read the label instructions for each adhesive carefully.
3. Prepare joints to be bonded with each of the three
products you are testing according to the instructions on the labels. Prepare
enough pieces to make two separate test joints for each adhesive.

One end of a guy wire is attached to an antenna tower at 40
feet from the ground, and the other end is attached to an anchor 14 feet 6
inches from the tower (Fig. 12-4). How long is the guy wire? Express the answer
in feet rounded to 2 decimal places and in feet and inches rounded to the
nearest ½ inch.
Fig. 12-4