The problem of determining the life span of dynamic climbing ropes is a very wide and complex area due to the large number of factors that affect level of worn. In this final task, we decided to check the load capacity of already worn climbing ropes. We did this with the tensile rope tests, where we gained breaking forces. Firstly, it was necessary to develop a tool that allowed us to perform tests. It was followed by implementation of tests and the statistical analysis of the results. Measurements and analysis showed that the rope in the central part maintained the load capacity of a completely new climbing rope. In contrast, at the edge intervals of the rope, there was a drop in load capacity of around 40 % compared to the new rope. The results also showed a difference in load capacity between one and the other ends of the rope, leading us to conclude that the rope was used asymmetrically. It follows once again that it is precisely the use and worn that reduces the load capacity of the climbing rope and not its age.
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