FM 5-125 Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781546900580)

This manual is a guide and basic reference for personnel whose duties require the use of rigging. It is intended for use in training and as a reference manual for field operations. It covers the types of rigging and the application of fiber rope, wire rope, and chains used in various combinations to raise or move heavy loads. It includes basic instructions on knots, hitches, splices, lashing, and tackle systems. Safety precautions and requirements for the various operations are listed, as well as rules of thumb for rapid safe-load calculations.

Author: Taylor Anderson, Department of Defense
ISBN-10: 1546900586
ISBN-13: 9781546900580
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/27/2017
Pages: 170
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.36d