GSK Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 2 of 30
Extra flexible steel wire rope has
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Direct Answer
Option D: 6x37 wires per strand
Extra flexible steel wire rope, designed for applications requiring high flexibility like cranes with extensive articulation, typically has a construction of 6x37. This means there are 6 main strands, each composed of 37 individual wires.
All Options
A
6x24 wires per strand
B
6x12 wires per strand
C
6x48 wires per strand
D
6x37 wires per strand
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Extra flexible steel wire rope, designed for applications requiring high flexibility like cranes with extensive articulation, typically has a construction of 6x37. This means there are 6 main strands, each composed of 37 individual wires.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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