Wire Rope Selection for Gate Operating Devices

Course Description:

This course provides information and criteria important to the selection, installation and maintenance of wire rope and fittings. It applies primarily to gate-operating devices within the Corps of Engineers' responsibility.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the selection, installation, and maintenance of wire rope and fittings.
• Understand how to specify or order rope.
• Know the important information that should be listed on a inspection record of wire rope and accessories for Gate-Lifting devices