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A rigging plan specifies a synthetic web sling with a vertical WLL of 4,000 kg. If this sling is configured as a two-leg bridle hitch with a 60-degree included angle (30 degrees from vertical), what is the maximum load that can be safely lifted by the sling assembly, assuming proper application of derating factors?

For a two-leg bridle sling, the WLL is calculated as (Vertical WLL of one leg x Number of legs) x cos(angle from vertical). So, (4,000 kg x 2) x cos(30°) = 8,00

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Question: A rigging plan specifies a synthetic web sling with a vertical WLL of 4,000 kg. If this sling is configured as a two-leg bridle hitch with a 60-degree included angle (30 degrees from vertical), what is the maximum load that can be safely lifted by the sling assembly, assuming proper application of derating factors?

Answer options:

  • 4,000 kg ✅ 6,928 kg
  • 8,000 kg
  • 4,619 kg

Correct answer: 6,928 kg

Explanation: For a two-leg bridle sling, the WLL is calculated as (Vertical WLL of one leg x Number of legs) x cos(angle from vertical). So, (4,000 kg x 2) x cos(30°) = 8,000 kg * 0.866 ≈ 6,928 kg. The 8,000 kg would only be applicable if the legs were perfectly vertical.

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