pup_on_the_mountain Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 [Geek] Check out this paper on mathematically ideal climbing ropes. [/Geek] As the authors state in the paper: "We do not expect this paper to have an immediate effect on the climbing community... " It would be interesting to see what actual climbers who practise the craft think about this topic (as opposed to the theory). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 the ideal rope clearly would be made out of mithril Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I'm guessing some climber got a Ph.D. in math out this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) It seems to be a mathematical analysis regarding memory-material not currently applied in ropes. I didn't see any mention to diameter or lengths, nor did it consider how the hypothetical rope would handle or even coil up. I wasn't able to find any immediate practical application - anyone else? Its interesting, it seems like we're reaching the practical limit of diameters - any smaller and tube devices are going to be useless. Edited January 28, 2017 by chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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