本文件规定，对于不同类型的绳索，确定以下各项特性的方法: -线密度； -直径； -铺层长度； -编织节； -伸长； -破坏力。 本文件还提供了在客户要求时测量防水性、润滑性和面漆含量的方法。

This document specifies, for ropes of different kinds, a method of determining each of the following characteristics: — linear density; — diameter; — lay length; — braid pitch; — elongation; — breaking force. This document also provides a method for measuring water repellence, lubrication and finish content, when requested by the customer.