Two-blocking results in
A)great protection of the wire rope
B)an extra margin of safety for heavy loads
C)a redundant back-up in case the main rope fails
D)a severe stress on the wire rope
E)none of the above

Question

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Two-blocking occurs when the upper block or hook assembly is pulled down against the lower block or the boom point. This extreme stress can cause serious damage to the wire rope. Therefore, two-blocking puts a severe stress on the wire rope.

Two-Blocking Results in