Question 7 of 30
Wire rope should be condemned if more than
A
10% of the wires are broken in a length of eight diameters
B
12% of the wires are broken in a length of eight diameters
C
12% of the wires are broken in a length of eight diameters
D
9% of the wires are broken in a length of eight diameters
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: 10% of the wires are broken in a length of eight diameters.
Wire rope is condemned if more than 10% of its wires are broken within any length of eight diameters. This threshold indicates significant wear and potential loss of structural integrity, posing a safety hazard.