02469cam a22003373u 4500 56585 UtSlPG 20260610134314.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TA Dana, Homer J. (Homer Jackson), 1890-1970 The Use of Ropes and Tackle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-17 List of illustrations -- Sources of material -- Introduction -- Knots -- Splices -- Hitches -- Lashings -- Tackle sets -- Hoists -- Transmission cables -- Textile rope data -- Wire rope data -- Splicing transmission cables -- Power transmission tables -- List of engineering bulletins. Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Use of Ropes and Tackle" by Homer J. Dana and W. A. Pearl is an engineering manual published in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the selection, use, and practical applications of ropes and tackle systems, catering to both industrial and recreational needs. It covers an array of subjects, including different types of knots, splices, and their respective uses in various contexts. The opening of the book sets the stage by establishing the relevance of ropes and tackles in both traditional and modern industries, highlighting their expanding applications in an increasingly industrialized society. It discusses the Engineering Experiment Station at the State College of Washington, which aims to consolidate scattered information related to ropes and tackles, enhancing the knowledge base available to individuals who may not be adept in these techniques. This introductory section underscores the book's intent to aid users, particularly those less skilled or inexperienced in the practical aspects of using ropes and tackles effectively, providing a solid foundation for learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Knots and splices Rope Pearl, W. A. (William Armour), 1893- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56585 97416 97416