ASTM F1773-09

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Designation: F1773 − 09
StandardTerminology Relating to
Climbing, Mountaineering, Search and Rescue Equipment
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and Practices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1773; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 3.1.7 brake bar rack, n—a variable friction device consist-
ing of a u-shaped metal bar to which are attached several metal
1.1 This terminology document is a compilation of defini-
bars that create friction on the rope. Also known as a rappel
tions of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are unique to
rack.
climbing, mountaineering, search and rescue collected in order
3.1.8 chest harness, n—a type of harness worn around the
to provide consistency in communication when used in actual
chest for upper body support.
operations, training, literature, and the statistical basis for
3.1.9 climber, n—a person engaging in the sport of climb-
rating a product’s performance dealing with this field.
ing and mountaineering.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.10 climbing and mountaineering, n—the sport of
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ascending, descending, and traversing on mountainous terrain,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
snow and ice, and natural and simulated rock surfaces.
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
3.1.11 climbing and mountaineering equipment, n—the
E1150 Definitions of Terms Relating to Fatigue (Withdrawn
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equipment exclusively designed for use in climbing and
1996)
mountaineering.
3. Terminology
3.1.12 dynamic rope (rope systems), n—a class of ropes
thatisusedforrescueworkandrappellingwhengreaterenergy
3.1 Definitions of General Climbing and Mountaineering
absorption qualities are required, such as in lead climbing or
Terms:
whenever a high fall potential exists. Such ropes are typically
3.1.1 access, n—the process of reaching the patients or
certified to UIAA or CE climbing rope standards.
subjects and establishing physical contact with them.
3.1.13 evacuation, n—theprocessusedtomovethepatient/
3.1.2 aid climbing, n—a technique of climbing that utilizes
subjectbetweenthecompletionofextractionandthebeginning
auxiliary devices as a means of ascent to supplement the
of transportation.
natural features of the surface being climbed.
3.1.14 extraction, n—the process of removing the patient/
3.1.3 belay, n—a technique where a stationary person
subject from an immediately hazardous environment along
controls a rope connected to a moving climber in order to
with assessment, treatment, stabilization, and packaging.
provide protection against a fall, or in the event of a fall, to
3.1.15 free climbing, n—a technique of climbing that uses
catch the climber.
only the natural features of the surface being climbed. In free
3.1.4 belay, v—to protect a climber with a belay.
climbing, equipment may be utilized to provide protection in
3.1.5 belayer, n—a person who is belaying.
the event of a fall, but is not used to assist progress.
3.1.6 bouldering, n—a technique of climbing where climb-
ers remain close to the ground and do not use a rope to 3.1.16 john boat (maritime), n—a skiff with a flat bottom.
safeguard their progress. 3.1.17 lead climbing, n—the skill of climbing first up a
pitch, utilizing a belayer, climbing rope, and intermediate
protection anchors.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F32 on Search
3.1.18 low stretch rope (rope systems), n— a class of
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
ropes that is used for rescue work and rappelling with an
Testing, and Maintenance.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published November 2009. Originally
elongation greater than 6 % and less than 10 % at 10 % of its
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1773 – 97(2004).
minimum breaking strength.
DOI: 10.1520/F1773-09.
2 3.1.19 pike pole (maritime), n—a long, slender, hooked
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pole used by boaters to retrieve line, objects, and so forth from
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
water. Also known as a boat hook.
the ASTM website.
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3.1.20 rappel, n—the set up of anchors and equipment used
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. to rappel.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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