LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION Can jidate No EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA ~ 10 SEPTEMBER 1999 Subject: PART 1 GROUP 1 All questions should be attempted ‘Time allowed: One hour Place X in the box alongside the answer of your choice th 1, ‘Which section ofthe Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 deals with the duties of employers? rl ‘The particulars to be recorded following a thorough examination of lifting equipment are given in: be Examination of Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, ‘The Lifting Plant and Equipment (Records of Test and Examination ete) Regulations 1998 ‘The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 ‘The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 “The maximum fixed period between thorough examinations for in-service lifting accessories is: M4 months, 12months /6 months weekly ‘The maximum fixed period between thorough examinations for in-service lifting equipment other than accessories is: 3 months 6 months 9 months [12 months ‘As an alternative to having in-service lifting equipment thoroughly examined at fixed periods, the user mi Only have it examined by a competent person when he needs to use it Have it thoroughly examined in accordance with a written scheme of examination Does not have to have it examined if he holds the BC Declaration of Conformity “The competent person discovering a serious defect affecting the safety during a thorough examination of @ hand ehain block is legally required to: Send a copy of the report tothe HSE Enter details in the factory register Take no action other than log his report ‘To indicate compliance with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 a manufacturer is required to ‘mark new lifting equipment with: ‘The date of test ‘The CE mark ‘The name of the tester/examiner "The date the next examination is due cxamig gh 99s0p2 jl10, ML. 13, In addition to marking a new item (as in 7) to show compliance with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, a manufacturer must also issue: An F97 test certificate ‘An examination report An BC Declaration of Conformity ‘A Declaration of Conformity with PUWER In Jaw the SWI of a two-legged sling may be certified with the angle of the legs: Only at 0° to the vertical Only at 45° to the vertical Only at 90° included angle _] Atany included angle the user requires A% BSW eyebolt, SWL 1 ton 8 cvv, is to be re-marked in SI units. The correct marking is: Lat 1.40 140k, 1040kg 108 is approximately: 2m 2.5m 3m 3.5m 2000 kg is approximately ton 2,700 Ibs [210m 5,500 Ibs ‘The American ton equals: tonne 1500 ke 1000 Ib 2000 Ib ‘The Newton is the SI unit for: Mass Force Weight Length Hooke's law relates to Elasticity Fatigue Ductility samig-plaopsept19, 20. 21 2. 23. Stress is: Load divided by arca of eross section Load multiplied by area of cross section ‘Area of cross section divided by load None of these ‘A bolt in tension supports a load of 6 tons and has a cross section of % sq inch, What is the stress in the bolt? [4.5 tonsisq inch 6 tons/sq inch tonsisq inch 10 tonsisq inch ‘A sheave pin in double shear is subjected to a force of SKN. If the pin has a cross section area of 100mm? ‘what isthe shear stress in the pin? [| 2s0n/mm? }25N/mm? S00N/inm? S0N/mm? ‘The basic formula for mechanical advantage is: Load x effort X|Load + effort Effort + load Distance moved by effort + distance moved by load ‘The basic formula for velocity ratio is Load x effort Load + effort Distance moved by effort + distance moved by load Distance moved by effort x distance moved by load Efficiency defined as a percentage is: Mechanical advantage + velocity ratio x 100 Velocity ratio = mechanical advantage x 100 Velocity ratio x mechanical advantage x 100 Velocity ratio x mechanical advantage + 100 In the lever system shown, ignoring friction, what effort E is required to balance the load’? pK] 25ke S0kg 100kg 200% Jn the pulley system shown, ignoring friction, what effort E is required to balance the load? H 25kg. Soke [4753 100kg, - o 05, : cxamig.pleMO9sept25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. a1 In the gearing system shown, what i the velocity ratio between gears A and B? 2 fl als 10 29 ws ee S|” A ductile material is: Oh ie Able to resist shock load [Unable to resist shock load [| Hara | plastic ‘Mild steel has a tensile strength of approximately: 245 Nim? (16 Tonstin?) 340 N/mm? (22 Tonsin®) [| 465 Nimm? (30 Tons/in*) 560 Nim? (36 Tons/in’) Lifting gear standards often refer to ‘killed steel’. This means the steel has been: [__] Over heated during rolling [| Treated to remove Oxygen during smelting Weakened by working Cast iron is: Ri] strong when in compression Strong when in tension Duetile Goodin elongation ‘The effectiveness of heat treatment given to a component can be verified by: A proof load test An ultrasonic test [_]A bend test JA Brinell test Most ofthe modem steel lifting gear is hardened and tempered during manufacture. The purpose of tempering, isto Bi improve the toughness Increase the hardness Improve is wear resistance Reduce its elongation ‘Some standards permit higher tensile steel gear to be heat treated by an alternative process to hardening and ‘tempering, The alternative heat treatment is known as: Annealing, Burnishing, Normalising Quenching I cxamlg-plg N98 sept a32 34, 35, 36. 38, 39. ‘A hardened and tempered chain sling grade T or 8 exposed to a temperature of 500°C; ix) he i] ‘The proof load applied to an endless chain Ki BS Retains its full strength Recovers its full strength afier cooling Will melt Will be softened Higher Tensile grade M chain sling links repaired by welding should be given the following heat treatment: None | Anneal Normalise Harden and temper ‘The LEEA Technical Reguicements state that testing machines shall have a minimum accuracy grade of: }No permissible enor Class 0.5 Chass 1.0 Class 2.0, ing should be: 8/3 x WLL of sling 513 x WLL of chain 2x WL of sling 1.5 x WLL of et ‘When proof testing an endless chain sling, the diameter of the securing pulley should be: 6 times the chain material diameter 12times the chain material diameter 14 times the chain material diameter 20 times the chain material diameter ‘When testing a 4 leg uniform load rated sling the proof load on the master link should be: 2.x WLL of a single leg, 3.1 x WLL of single leg, 4.2.x WLL of asingle leg, 5.6.x WLL of asingle leg, EN 818-4 is the standard for grade 8 chain slings. The proof force required to be applied to mechanically assembled slings by this standard is: WLL +200% WLL + 100% WLL+50% “The assembled sling docs not required proof force testing, but iftested the proof load is WLL. + 150% “The test load for a new 5 tonnes SWL lifting beam for use in a dock (ILO equation) is: _|SWL plus 50% SWL plus 100% SWL plus 25% SWL plus 3 tonnes cxamig pte 99 sept40. 4l 42, 43. 44, 4s. 46. 4. “The proof load of a single sheave pulley block is: 4xSWL 2xSWL 125% x SWL ‘SWL phus 50% “The proof load applied to the becket ofa single sheave pulley block is: ~] Ward of the proof load applied to the block 10% ofthe proof load applied to the block 25% of the proof load applied to the block )None required ‘A treble sheave block, SWL. 18 ton, should be proof load tested to: Four times the SWI. ‘Twice the SWL 20 tons in excess of the SWL (One and a half times the SWL Which of the following is a test used to measure the hardness of stee!? [Charpy test [| 120d test Ultra-sonic test Brinell test ‘Which of the following is @ non-destructive test? [120d test Hardness test Charpy test Bend test Radiography is a method of non-destructive testing using: Photographic film High frequency sound waves, Magnetic flax Liguid dye Magnetic particle erack detection is used to identify: Internal eracks and laminations Impurities Surface cracks and laminations All three ‘There is no difference ‘The breaking load "The shape of the link The factor of safety ceva pet399 sept “The difference between a grade 40 chain and a grade M chain of the same size is:48 49. 50. sl. 92. 53. 54, 35. ‘The proof load of a calibrated chain used in blocks is: 1x WLL. 14x WLL 2x WLL 3x WLL ‘New European Standards for chain and fittings are currently being introduced and new grade markings used. ‘What isthe new grade mark for short link chain for chain slings, formerly masked T? Size for size an alloy steel chain grade marked TT has a breaking load: “The same as grade M 50% greater than grade M | Twice that of grade M 2.5 times that of grade M Higher Tensile steel chain made to BS 1663 when repaired may be welded by: [J oxy acetylene welding Electric are welding ‘Should not be repaired by welding Atomic hydrogen welding ‘The maximum allowable wear in the link ofa steel chain sting starting a further period of service is: 5% of diameter )No wear permitted at all 12%4% of diameter 8% of diameter ‘The proof load applied to a trigonometrically rated multiple leg chain sling is Four times the SWL at 90° | |1¥ times SWL at 0° - 90° ‘Twice the SWL at 0° Three times the SWL at 0° ‘The recommended WLL of an endless chain sling is: ~]2 times that of a single lee, Same asa single leg 1, times that of a single leg 4 times that of single leg ‘A 125mm diameter chain t0 BS 4942 part 2 grade M has a WL of 2.5 tonnes. What is the minimum, breaking load relative to this? 2x WLL 3x WLL 4x WLL Sx WLL 5 exang-p e199 sept56. oh 58, 59. 61 a. 63. cxamg-p a N9.5e91 For use in choke hitch the SWL of a chain sling should be reduced to: 0.8 x SWL marked 0.75 x SWL matked 0.5 SWE marked )No reduction required If the minimum breaking load ofa piece of grade T alloy load chain is 12.8 tonnes the WLL willbe: 2.0 tonnes 2.5 tonnes 3.2 tonnes 4.6 tonnes If the twist of the wires is in the same direction as the twist of the strand, the wire rope construction is: | Pre-formed | Ordinary lay Equal lay Lang’s lay For use in choke hitch the SWL of a single leg wire rope sling should be reduced to: 0.8 x SWI. marked 0.75 x SWL marked No reduction required 0.5 X SWL marked Until recently, the maximum number of visible broken wires permitted in a wire rope was given in legislation, this still forms the basis on which the examiner makes his judgement, the requirement was: JOnly 1 broken wire in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter JOnly 1 broken wire in each strand of rope in any length equal to 10 times the diameter 5% of the wires in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter 10% ofthe wires in any length of rope equal to 10 times the diameter Wire rope slings to BS 1290 should be rated: ~]By the trigonometric method By the uniform lotd method By either the trigonometric or the uniform load method (Only for use atthe included angle of 90° ‘The proof load test on a stel wire rope sling using a ferrule secured eye is [_]swe + 100% 4x SWE SWL+25% None required Ferrule secured eyes are made by looping the wire rope and then: [-] Tucking the tail strands back into the standing part ofthe rope Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then compressing it Passing a bulldog grip over the standing part ofthe rope and tail and then tightening the bolts Passing a metal sleeve over the standing part of the rope and tail and then heating it 26. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. a. The factor of safety of the rope in a steel wire rope sling is: 1 ' el 1 The proof load of @ wire rope sling having eyes secured by a cross tuck splice is : “jaxswe : 2x SWL 5xSWL [No legal requirement for testing, Wire ropes should be re-lubricated when in use ‘With special acid free lubricants Never ‘With any type of oil or grease With paraffin oi Which of the following methods of splicing should NOT be used on a wite rope that is liable to rotate? Taturit Liverpool splice Five tuck splice Mari-splice “What proof load would you apply to an endless sisal rope sling? SWL+ 50% SWL+ 100% | |swi+ 25% Nil Ifa single leg sisal rope sling has a metal fitting, the proof test applied tothe fitting should ber ["]2xswe 10xSWL SWL + 25% Nil ‘Mildew on natural fibre ropes: Has no lasting effects and can be washed off with warm water ‘Weakens the rope as it lives on the cellulose Is killed by strong sunlight ‘Will not grow on natural fibre ropes A polypropylene rope to BS 4928 is identified by: | brown yarn in I strand or rope wholly coloured brown Rope is coloured orange Rope is coloured blue ~] green yarn in 1 strand or rope wholly coloured green f cxantg ptgh99.sept14, 1. 16. 71. 8 19. “The mode factor for using @ general purpose BS 3481 webbing sling in basket hitch with 90° between ends is: ‘The effect of exposing fibre ropes to strong sunlight is: No effect Bleaches the colour out Softens the rope Degradation of the rope “The effect of exposing a polyester webbing sling to a temperature of 200°C is: No effect Make the sling stronger [_]Mate the sting weaker “The proof load of a flat belt sling having soft eyes secured by stitching is: Wx SWL 2xSWL 5 xSWL No legal requirement for test Man-made fibres have selective resistance to chemical attack. A textile sling made from polyester is suitable for use in contact with: Mild acid sotutions ‘Mild alkali solutions [Both mild acid and mild alkali solutions Most tars, paints and solvents Ina Roundsling the load should be carried by: The outer cover The core ‘Shared between the cover and the core ‘The line of force may be applied in « BS 4278 dynamo eyebott: [at any angle In axial alignment only )Av45° maximum tothe axis AL 15° maximum tothe axis ‘When using a2-leg sling with hooks connected directly to eyebolts which type of eyebolt would you use? BS collared eyebolt Dynamo eyebolt BS eyebolt with Tink ‘examig.p N68 sept 1080. 81 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87. When used as one of a pair the Tine of force may be applied in a BS 4278 collared eyebolt: ~]atany angle In axial alignment only At 45° maximum to the axis, |At 60° maximum to the axis, The proof load applied to an eyebolt should be: . | 100% in excess of the WLL. 1 50% in excess of the WLL ‘Three times the WLL Four times the WL. ‘When proof testing a BS 4278 eyebolt, the allowable permanent set i: Kol 1% %oll% 1% ‘None allowed ‘An eyebolt with link to BS 4278 can be used at the load stated up to a specified angle from the axis of the shank. The specified angle is: 10° maximum, 15° maximum, 20° maximum 25° maximum ‘Which thread form is NOT permitted on eyebolts to BS 4278 table 1? BSF UNC whi Metric ‘What is the smallest diameter thread recommended by BS 4278 for lifting purposes?” 8mm 10 mm. 12mm 4mm ‘The proof load applied to a sling hook should be: ~] 50% more than WLI. 100% more than WLL Four times the WLL- |WLL plus 2 tons Ina correctly loaded hook, the maximum tensile stress occurs at the point shown in the illustration as esaig-p 12199 sept n88. 89, 90. 91 92. 93. 04. 95. “The proof load applied to 860 ton BS 3017 ramshotn hook should be: 120 tons at 0° 110 tons at 90° ~}90 tons ar 0° 120 tons at 90° ‘When a horizontal proof load is required on the same hook the load is: _] 120 tons 90 tons 60 tons 55.tons ‘The maximum permissible amount of permanent set in the jaw of a hook after proof testing is: |ori% Kol 1% 1% None allowed ‘When proof testing a BS 3032 shackle, the allowable permanent set is: % of 1% Kof 1% 1% None allowed ‘The nut on a BS 3032 type *E’ pin should close: On the shackle (On the last thread of the pin |_| ither on the shackle or the last thread of the pin [Both on the shackle and the last chtead of the pin “The design of shackles to BS 3032 assumes the pin will be subject to: | An evenly distributed load A point load at one end of the pin A centre point Joad ‘A Toad acting over half the length of the pin ‘A shackle pin, when properly fitted s in []singte shear Double shear [| rripte shear }No shear at all ‘To connect two single leg slings to make a two leg assembly the most suitable shackle type is: A bow shackle JA dee shackle JA grab shackle ‘examig-plgN99 sept 1296. 91, 98. 99. 100. ‘The permanent set allowed on the mean diameter of a ring after proof testing is 1% 2% 3% 4% Which quality mark is stamped in a circle on H.T. chain fittings in the normalised condition? 4 04 _|os 6 Chain to BS 4942 has quality markings at every: 10th link or at intervals of 2m apart whichever is the lesser 20th link or at intervals of 1m apart whichever is the lesser Every 2 metres ‘On end links only ‘A multi-leg sling marked SWL 2t 0-45° is rated by ‘The uniform load method ‘The trigonometric method ‘A shackle pin to BS 3551 alloy steel is identified: By the colour of the pin By two flats ofthe pin head By the thread form Isnot identified cevamig-p gH 09 sept