A common class of wire rope used for mooring is the 6x19 class. What does the 6 represent?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Number of strands per wire rope
Wire rope classification nomenclature designates structural configuration; in a 6x19 class rope, the first digit represents the total number of primary strands comprising the wire rope.
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