Conference Cladding and fixing
Jan Roekens
ValĂŠrie Batselaere- Croix Rouge
Introduction
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Introduction
. . . Introduction
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Ropes and Tensioners
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Problem statement
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Problem statement
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Test samples: - 3 strung polypropyleen (D=6mm) - Braided polypropyleen (D=6mm) - 3 strung Polyester (D=6mm) - Braided Polyamid (D=6mm)
Rope Tests
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Force [N]
1500
Strung polypropyleen Braided polypropyleen
1000
Strung polyester Braided polyamid
500
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Manual pulling Tests: Samples
Manual pulling Tests: Results
Manual pulling Tests: Results
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One Loop Knot
- Braided polyamid 256 N
- Braided polyamid 255 N
- Strung polyester 282 N
- Strung polyester 331 N
Advantages: - Manual printed on Tensioner itself
Advantages: - No added tensioner inside package
Disadvantages: - Added element in the package
Disadvantages: - Knots make it a complex tensioner
Manual pulling Tests: Results
Ring Clamp
Plastic slider
- Braided polyamid 112 N
- Braided polyamid 197 N
- Strung polyester 48 N
- Strung polyester 252 N
Advantages: - Straightforward mechanism if already attached to the ropes
Advantages: - Conventional element already used in Family Tents
Disadvantages: - Added element in the package
Disadvantages: - Added element in the package
Manual pulling Tests: Results
Two Loop Knot
Belt Fastener
- Braided polyamid 643 N
- Polyester belt 546 N
- Strung polyester 651 N
Advantages: - No added tensioner inside package Disadvantages: - Knots make it a complex tensioner
Manual pulling Tests: Results
Advantages: - Easy to fasten (straightforward) Disadvantages: - Price, weight and no conventional material
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Failuretype: Knot releases (3045 - 3653 N)
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Failuretype: Rope slips (664 - 2362 N)
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Failuretype: Tensioner or rope breaks (908 - 8351 N)
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One Loop Knot - Braided polyamid 255 N
- Strung polyester 331 N - -Max force 3653 N
Advantages: - No added tensioner inside package Disadvantages: - Knots make it a complex tensioner
Conclusion
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Belt Fastener - Polyester belt 546 N
- Max loading 8351 N
Advantages: - Easy to fasten (straightforward) Disadvantages: - Price, weight and no conventional material
Conclusion