For a 6×19 classification wire rope of 1-inch nominal diameter, what is the maximum number of broken wires per lay length before removal from service under ASME B30.5?

For a 6×19 classification wire rope of

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A12 broken wires randomly distributed, or 4 in any one strand
B6 broken wires randomly distributed, or 3 in any one strand
C18 broken wires randomly distributed, or 6 in any one strand
D3 broken wires randomly distributed, or 1 in any one strand

✓ Correct answer: A. 12 broken wires randomly distributed, or 4 in any one strand ASME B30.5-4.1.2 specifies removal when there are 12 randomly distributed broken wires in one lay or 4 broken wires in one strand in one lay for 6×19 classification rope. The 6-wire criterion applies to 6×7 classification rope.

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