I'm no mathematician, but there's some useable information in here anyway
http://www.jrre.org/att_frict.pdf
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S.W.Attaway wrote:This stick/slip type motion is similar to the dynamic release of energy during an earthquake. The rope stores its energy until the slip friction is exceeded and allows it to release. For 600-foot haul systems, a bounce of over 6 feet is not uncommon. (pg 15)
pub wrote:Jansen, the article was posted in the link in your post above, “heat production while rappelling,” but not really discussed. Maybe that’s because the article does not address heat production per se but we all know heat is a result of friction.
I think the article desires its own thread esp. since it includes stretch & bounce. It would be educational to hear other's comments on this.
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