Question

What is the difference between strand and wire rope?

(a) Strand consists of individual wires wound helically around a central core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core

(b) Wire rope consists of individual wires wound helically around a central core, strand is made of several wire ropes laid helically around a core

(c) Strand consists of individual wires wound straight around a central core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core

(d) Wire rope consists of individual wires wound straight around a central core, strand is made of several wire ropes laid helically around a core

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My enquiry is from Tension Members and their Types topic in division Design of Tension Members of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Strand consists of individual wires wound helically around a central core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core

The explanation is: Strand consists of individual wires wound helically around a central core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core. Wire ropes are exclusively used for hoisting purposes and as guy wires in steel stacks and towers.