Assessment of durability of load-carrying and leveling ropes in selected shafts of underground mines

The article presents the problem of durability of load-bearing and compensating ropes operated in selected shafts of underground mines. The basic causes of wear of hoisting ropes are described, methods for assessing the wear of wire ropes are given, and criteria for assessing the durability of hoisting ropes are presented. The authors also presented selected results from elongations of lift ropes. The article ends with conclusions resulting from the conducted research. (paper)