18.3.2 Eight Strand Plaited Rope

Eight strand plaited rope is constructed from eight strands of yarns spun from fibres. The strands are laid together in pairs, each alternative pair consisting of two left hand (S twist) strands and two right hand (Z twist) strands respectively. (See Figure 18.3.2-1 ) The eight strands collectively contain the same number of yarns as the three strand rope of equivalent size. Hence the weights and breaking strengths of both constructions are the same size for size.