Which splice is used when forming an eye in fiber rope?

Which splice is used when forming an eye in fiber rope?

• A. Eye splice
• B. Side splice
• C. Long splice
• D. Back splice

Answer: (B)

Forming an eye in rope is done with an eye splice. This method takes the rope’s end and tucks it back into the standing part to create a secure, fixed loop. It preserves most of the rope’s strength because the fibers stay within the rope rather than being lost to a knot or cut. Other splices have different purposes: a side splice is used to join two rope ends along the length to make a continuous rope, not to form a loop; a back splice focuses on preventing fraying by weaving the end back into the rope, without creating a opening or loop; a long splice joins two ropes end-to-end with a long taper to maintain strength along the splice, again not forming a loop.

Forming an eye in rope is done with an eye splice. This method takes the rope’s end and tucks it back into the standing part to create a secure, fixed loop. It preserves most of the rope’s strength because the fibers stay within the rope rather than being lost to a knot or cut.

Other splices have different purposes: a side splice is used to join two rope ends along the length to make a continuous rope, not to form a loop; a back splice focuses on preventing fraying by weaving the end back into the rope, without creating a opening or loop; a long splice joins two ropes end-to-end with a long taper to maintain strength along the splice, again not forming a loop.