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Main Hoist Wire Rope Safety Calculation

The document outlines the process for selecting a main hoist wire rope, ensuring it can safely lift the required load of 5 tons. It details the calculation of the Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) using specific formulas and input values, resulting in a required strength of 67.1 kN. The selected wire rope has an actual breaking strength of 101 kN, providing a factor of safety of 7.91, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 6.

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Main Hoist Wire Rope Safety Calculation

The document outlines the process for selecting a main hoist wire rope, ensuring it can safely lift the required load of 5 tons. It details the calculation of the Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) using specific formulas and input values, resulting in a required strength of 67.1 kN. The selected wire rope has an actual breaking strength of 101 kN, providing a factor of safety of 7.91, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 6.

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Main Hoist Wire Rope Selection – Step-

by-Step Explanation
1. Objective
This calculation ensures that the selected wire rope for the main hoist is capable of safely
lifting the required load while meeting industry standards for strength and safety.

2. Formula Used
Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) = ((Q + Wsb) × Zp × Cdf) / (N × cos(θ))

Where:

 Q = Lifted load in tons


 Wsb = Weight of snatch block + rope (in tons)
 Zp = Coefficient of utilization (for Class M5)
 Cdf = Duty factor (for Class M5 vertical motion)
 N = Number of wire rope falls
 θ = Fleet angle in degrees (taken as 5°)

3. Given Input Values


Symbol Description Value

Q Lifted load 5 tons

Wsb Weight of snatch block + 0.19 tons


rope

Zp Utilization factor for Class 3.5


M5

Cdf Duty factor for vertical 1.5


lifting (Class M5)

N Number of wire rope falls 4

θ Fleet angle 5°

4. Step-by-Step Calculation
a) Add the lifted load and the weight of the snatch block:
Q + Wsb = 5 + 0.19 = 5.19 tons

b) Cosine of Fleet Angle: cos(5°) ≈ 0.9962

c) Apply the formula:

MBL = (5.19 × 3.5 × 1.5) / (4 × 0.9962) = 6.87 tons ≈ 6.8 tons

5. Convert MBL from Tons to kN


Since 1 ton = 9.81 kN:

6.8 tons × 9.81 = 67.1 kN (Minimum Breaking Strength Required)

6. Selected Wire Rope Details


Parameter Value

Diameter 12 mm

Construction 6x36

Core Steel Core

Quality Grade 1960 N/mm²

Breaking Strength 101 kN

Make Usha Martin

7. Factor of Safety (F.O.S.) Calculation


F.O.S. = Actual Breaking Strength / Required Strength

Required Strength = (Q + Wsb) / (N × cos(5°)) = 5.19 / 3.9848 = 1.302 tons = 12.77 kN

F.O.S. = 101 / 12.77 = 7.91

Since 7.91 > 6, it meets the safety requirement.

8. Final Conclusion
The selected wire rope is suitable and safe for the hoisting operation:
- Required Breaking Strength: 67.1 kN
- Actual Rope Strength: 101 kN
- Calculated F.O.S.: 7.91
- Minimum Required F.O.S.: 6
✅ The rope meets all design and safety criteria.

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