Least squares means (standard error) for breaking load (PMAX in kN) and specific strength [kN/(kg/100 m)] of Double Esterlon ropes 15.9 mm in diameter and 12.7 mm in diameter.
Effect | Level | n | PMAXz | Specific strengthz |
---|---|---|---|---|
Diameter | 12.7 mm | 15 | 38.67 (0.85)a | 3.20 (0.07)a |
15.9 mm | 9 | 60.82 (1.06)b | 3.03 (0.08)a | |
Hitch | Clove hitch | 13 | 48.75 (0.97)a | 3.05 (0.08)a |
Running bowline | 11 | 50.73 (0.96)a | 3.18 (0.08)a |
↵zRead down a column within each effect, least squares means followed by the same letter are not significantly different (P > 0.05) by Tukey’s Honestly Significant Difference test.