In the sling stress formula, what operation is performed after multiplying the Load Factor by the weight?

In the sling stress formula, what operation is performed after multiplying the Load Factor by the weight?

• A. Multiply by the number of legs
• B. Divide by the number of legs
• C. Add to the vertical height
• D. Subtract from the sling length

Answer: (B)

Distribute the load across the sling legs. After applying the Load Factor to the weight, you obtain the total load the sling system must carry. Dividing that total load by the number of legs gives the load carried per leg, which is the sling stress on each leg. This per-leg stress is what you compare to the sling’s rated capacity. Adding to height, subtracting from length, or multiplying by the number of legs aren’t part of determining per-leg stress; only division by the number of legs correctly distributes the load.

Distribute the load across the sling legs. After applying the Load Factor to the weight, you obtain the total load the sling system must carry. Dividing that total load by the number of legs gives the load carried per leg, which is the sling stress on each leg. This per-leg stress is what you compare to the sling’s rated capacity. Adding to height, subtracting from length, or multiplying by the number of legs aren’t part of determining per-leg stress; only division by the number of legs correctly distributes the load.