The MTS Ropes and Tension Members Committee is a technical committee of the Marine
Technology Society. The stated purpose of the Ropes and Tension Members Committee
is To discuss and publish information relative to load carrying tension members such
as synthetic and natural fiber ropes, wire ropes, chains, protrusions, tension legs,
and associated connectors and terminations, including design analysis, performance
and failure investigations, field experiences, and new materials, forms, and techniques.
Fiber ropes, wire ropes and chains are examples of flexible tension members of interest.
Interest extends to other forms of flexible tension members such as umbilical cords
and cargo hoses.
Although part of the Marine Technology Society, the interests of
the committee go beyond just the marine industry and encompass all rope and tension
members, including: Rope Materials and Rope Making, Design, Analysis, Computation,
Testing, Inspection and Retirement Criteria, Marine, Naval, Offshore, Mountain and
Fire Safety and Rescue, Construction, Utility, Maintenance, Military, Aviation, Space,
Agriculture, Forestry and Recreation.
Approximately 40 people now belong to the Ropes
and Members Committee. To become a member, you must be a member of the Marine Technology
Society and then designate your interest in the Ropes and Tension Members Committee.
