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EuroSpeleo 2016

Workshop - How strong is your rope?

Workshop|Dr Bob Mehew

Workshop - How strong is your rope?

Abstract

The mobile BCA Rope Test Rig will be present on site and in operation during the whole event (bar the day of the Field Trip to the other rig). Bring samples of 2.5m length for testing on this simple dymanic rig and find out how many drops your rope can survive.

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