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    This study aimed to validate the FPSWizard horizontal lifeline calculator through experiments. In Phase 1, a mathematical model was developed to calculate fall arrest forces. In Phase 2, an FPSWizard calculator was created. In Phase 3, 48 drop tests were conducted by varying parameters like span length and rope material. The experimental results strongly correlated with FPSWizard outputs. Correction factors were introduced to improve accuracy. The validated FPSWizard can help engineers safely design horizontal lifeline systems according to standards.

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    This study aimed to validate the FPSWizard horizontal lifeline calculator through experiments. In Phase 1, a mathematical model was developed to calculate fall arrest forces. In Phase 2, an FPSWizard calculator was created. In Phase 3, 48 drop tests were conducted by varying parameters like span length and rope material. The experimental results strongly correlated with FPSWizard outputs. Correction factors were introduced to improve accuracy. The validated FPSWizard can help engineers safely design horizontal lifeline systems according to standards.

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    This study aimed to validate the FPSWizard horizontal lifeline calculator through experiments. In Phase 1, a mathematical model was developed to calculate fall arrest forces. In Phase 2, an FPSWizard calculator was created. In Phase 3, 48 drop tests were conducted by varying parameters like span length and rope material. The experimental results strongly correlated with FPSWizard outputs. Correction factors were introduced to improve accuracy. The validated FPSWizard can help engineers safely design horizontal lifeline systems according to standards.

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    Validation of Fps Wizard Horizontal Lifeline Calculator

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    This study aimed to validate the FPSWizard horizontal lifeline calculator through experiments. In Phase 1, a mathematical model was developed to calculate fall arrest forces. In Phase 2, an FPSWizard calculator was created. In Phase 3, 48 drop tests were conducted by varying parameters like span length and rope material. The experimental results strongly correlated with FPSWizard outputs. Correction factors were introduced to improve accuracy. The validated FPSWizard can help engineers safely design horizontal lifeline systems according to standards.

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    Validation of FPSWizard Horizontal Lifeline Calculator

    Goh Yang Miang ([email protected]), Shazed Tashrif and Lim WenCong


    Safety and Resilience Research Unit, Department of Building, NUS
    Website: http://www.bdg.nus.edu.sg/CPMCL/sarru/home.html
    Background: Prevalence of incorrect engineering calculations for Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) designs as reported by Goh and
    Wang (2015); lack of empirically validated HLL calculators.
    Aim: To validate and calibrate FPSWizard calculators based on experiments.
    Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
     A mathematical formulation is developed  A calculator (FPSWizard) is  Conducted experiments by varying different
    based on Newtonian mechanics and developed to calculate maximum factors such as span length, rope material, etc.
    energy conservation to ensure safety of the arrest load (MAL), total fall distance to cross check and validate FPSWizard outputs.
    workers and HLL setup. (TFD) and maximum arrest force  Introduced correction factor in FPSWizard to
    (MAF). improve accuracy.
    FPSWizard: Horizontal Lifeline Calculator Template

    Inputs Outputs
    0.012
    5.0 27.4
    0.275
    0.31
    2.5 2.5
    0

    2
    3.4 1
    0.5
    0.27
    10 100
    2.0
    55800 2.5
    1.5 0.5
    6
    11.2
    1.0 4.2 0.35
    450 1.0 Standing 3.4
    0

    0 6.2
    2.5
    0.0 0.0
    2.5
    0.0 0.0

    0.0 0.0

    0.0 0.0 1.5

    1.5

    Experimental Validation of FPSWizard


    Experimental Setup Energy conservation
    Winch Loss in Loss in Loss in GPE Loss in GPE Energy Energy Energy
    GPE GPE during due to due to absorbed absorbed absorbed
    Turnbuckle
    during + PEA + extension of + extension of = by + by PEA + by HLL
    Sensor A (20KN)
    Free Fall extension Lanyard HLL Lanyard
    Fall Factor Rod

    Sensor C (40KN)
    Total Loss in Gravitational Potential Energy Energy absorbed by HLLS
    Lifeline

    Validation of FPSWizard Conclusion


    Sensor B (40KN) PEA Lanyard
    • 48 Drop tests performed. • Strong correlation between
    • TFD and MAL are compared experimental TFD and
    with FPSWizard outputs. FPSWizard.
    • FPSWizard is improved by • Newly introduced correction
    Senhouse Slip

    Mass
    introducing correction factors factors will improve the
    and safety factors based on reliability of FPSWizard.
    validation. • MAL calculated from the
    FPSWizard is adequate to ensure
    structural integrity of the HLL
    Methodology system.
    Benefits to Industry
    • For each experiment, free fall distance (FFD) is measured by
    • Professional Engineers and WSH officers with suitable training
    analyzing the video of the drop.
    • Total fall distance is determined from the force-time data of the can use the FPSWizard for designing or checking HLL in
    force sensors and FFD. accordance to SS607:2015.
    • Maximum arrest load is recorded from the force sensors. Future Work: Train Professional Engineers and WSH officers to use
    • According to the law of conservation of energy, total energy of a
    system is conserved.
    the calculator and convert the calculator into a mobile app.

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