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Core award: measuring the properties of climbing ropes
In this project, students compare the properties of different kinds of climbing and safety rope. They design tests to measure properties such as breaking strength and Young’s Modulus, and conduct some research into the uses of ropes by both recreational climbers and in industrial safety, the properties that are important for these ropes and how these properties are measured. It would be good if they could link up with a laboratory that tests ropes (probably a manufacturer). However, if this is not possible they should still be able to link up with a materials testing lab either in industry or at a college or university where they will have similar equipment.
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