1、Designation: F 2116 01 (Reapproved 2007)Standard Specification forLow Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2116; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the ye
2、ar of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the general characteristics oflow stretch or static kernmantle ropes used for rescue
3、applica-tions, whatever their constituent material. This specificationdoes not apply to dynamic rope intended for lead climbing.1.2 This specification covers small diameter sizes com-monly used in life safety applications. These include sizes 7 to16 mm (932 to58 in.).1.3 The values stated in SI unit
4、s shall be considered asstandard. Values in inch-pound units are included for reference.1.4 In the event of any conflict between the text of thisspecification and any references cited, the text of this specifi-cation takes preference.1.5 This specification may involve hazardous materials,operations,
5、 and equipment. This standard does not purport toaddress all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with itsuse. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard toestablish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Re
6、ferenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E 1740 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rateand Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcov-ering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter2.2 Cordage Institute Standards:3CI 1801-983. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3
7、.1.1 diameteractual rope diameter as determined in ac-cordance with Section 9.1 of CI 1801-98.3.1.2 kernmantlea rope design consisting of two ele-ments: an interior core (kern) and an outer sheath (mantle).3.1.2.1 coreinterior (kern) of a kernmantle rope. Coremay be of any continuous construction in
8、cluding parallelstrands, twisted strands, braided strands, or braided.3.1.2.2 sheathouter cover (mantle) of a kernmantle rope.3.1.3 knotabilitya value used to determine the ability of alife safety rope to hold a knot.3.1.4 life safety ropea rope which is mandated, supplied,or used, or a combination
9、thereof, to support or protect ahuman life.3.1.5 low stretch ropea rope with an elongation greaterthan 6 % and less than 10 % at 10 % of its minimum breakingstrength.3.1.6 minimum breaking strengthfor the purposes of lowstretch or static kernmantle rope, the minimum breakingstrength shall be a value
10、 three standard deviations below themean of the maximum force applied to five or more specimensbefore failure as determined in Section 9.2 of CI 1801-98.3.1.7 static ropea rope with a maximum elongation of6 % at 10 % of its minimum breaking strength.4. Material4.1 The rope shall be fabricated from c
11、ontinuous filamentheat and light-resistant material of industrial, high tenacitygrade.4.2 Material used in the construction of life rescue ropeshall be sufficient to produce a rope which meets the physicalproperties and performance requirements of this specification.5. Fiber Finish5.1 The rope maker
12、 shall certify that any finish used on therope shall not reduce the performance of the rope below thespecifications in this specification.6. Construction6.1 The construction shall be sufficient to produce a ropewhich meets or exceeds the physical properties and perfor-mance requirements of this spec
13、ification.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Searchand Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,Testing, and Maintenance.Current edition approved June 1, 2007. Published October 2007. Originallyapproved in 2001. Last previous edi
14、tion approved in 2001 as F 2116 01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Cordage In
15、stitute, 994 Old Eagle Rd., Suite 1019, Wayne, PA19087-1866.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.2 Strand interchange (braider) splices shall not be al-lowed.6.3 Core splices shall not be allowed.7. Performance Requireme
16、nts7.1 Diameter:7.1.1 For the purposes of this specification, rope diameter isconsidered to be the actual diameter of the rope as determinedin Section 9.1 of CI 1801-98.7.1.2 The diameter reported shall be within 5 % of theactual diameter.7.2 Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS):7.2.1 MBS shall be determ
17、ined as the new rope minimumbreaking strength when tested according to Section 9.2 of CI1801-98.7.2.2 MBS of life safety rope shall meet or exceed thoselisted in Table 1.7.3 Elongation:7.3.1 Elongation shall be determined in accordance withSection 9.3 of CI 1801-98.7.3.2 Life safety ropes that have
18、a maximum elongation of6 % at 10 % of the minimum breaking strength shall beclassified as static per CI 1801-98.7.3.3 Life safety ropes that have an elongation greater than6 % and less than 10 % of the minimum breaking strength shallbe classified as low stretch per CI 1801-98.7.4 Knotability:7.4.1 K
19、notability for all diameters of life safety rope shall beno greater than 1.5 and shall be determined in accordance withSection 9.4 of CI 1801-98.8. Other Requirements8.1 It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to have aQuality Assurance (QA) program in effect to ensure compli-ance with these re
20、quirements.8.2 Labeling:8.2.1 All rescue ropes shall have an internal marker runningthe entire length of the rope which includes at least the nameof the manufacturer, the year of manufacture of the rope, thecountry of origin, and the standards with which the ropecomplies. All information shall be re
21、peated at least every threefeet.8.2.2 All rescue ropes shall be sold with a tag or bookletwhich includes at least the following information:8.2.2.1 Manufacturers name and address.8.2.2.2 Materials used in the rope.8.2.2.3 Diameter, as specified by CI 1801-98.8.2.2.4 Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS),
22、as specified byCI 1801-98.8.2.2.5 Elongation, as specified by CI 1801-98.8.2.2.6 Inspection and care criteria. Such criteria shall be incompliance with Guide F 1740. Additional information mayalso be appropriate.8.2.3 All rescue ropes shall include a warning label contain-ing at least the following:
23、8.2.3.1 A warning that serious death or injury may resultfrom the improper use of the rope.8.2.3.2 A warning that special training and knowledge arerequired to use the rope.8.2.3.3 A warning that the use and inspection of the ropeshall be in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.9. Keywords
24、9.1 kernmantle; life safety rope; static kernmantleASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent righ
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27、you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may
28、be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).TABLE 1 Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS)By Size (Diameter)Size, mm, (in.) MBS, kN, (lbf)7(932) 9.8 (2 200)8(516) 12.8 (2 875)10 (38) 20.0 (4 500)11 (716) 26.7 (6 000)12.5 (12) 40.0 (9 000)16 (58) 55.6 (12 500)F 2116 01 (2007)2
