16.3.1 Effective Length
The effective length is the distance between the bearing points of the sling when stretched out by hand, without noticeable tension, on a flat surface. (See Figure 16.3.1-1 )

Figure 16.3.1-1
The effective length is the distance between the bearing points of the sling when stretched out by hand, without noticeable tension, on a flat surface. (See Figure 16.3.1-1 )

Figure 16.3.1-1