This illustration demonstrates how to construct a monkey bridge (or rope bridge), a popular pioneering project often used in scouting and outdoor survival scenarios. Here's a breakdown of the components and steps based on the visual elements:
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Components & Steps to Build a Monkey Bridge
1. A-Frame Tripods
Three A-frames (made of lashed poles) support the bridge on both ends and at the midpoint.
Constructed using diagonal lashing and secured with guy lines for stability.
Spread legs to form a solid support base.
2. Main Bridge Rope
A strong main rope stretches across the tripods to serve as the foot rope.
Additional hand ropes are tied parallel above the foot rope for handholds.
Secure knots and tensioning are essential for safety and usability.
3. Cross Bracing & Handholds
Vertical ropes tie between foot and hand ropes to act as handhold supports.
Interlaced with a net-style lashing to create consistent grip and balance support.
4. Lashings and Knots Used
Square Lashing: Used to join two poles at right angles.
Diagonal Lashing: Used for binding poles at angles (e.g., for the A-frames).
Shear Lashing: Seen at the top of A-frames.
Roundturn & two half hitches / taut-line hitch: Common for securing tension lines.
5. Anchor and Stake System
Ropes are tensioned and anchored into the ground with pioneering stakes.
Stakes are set in pairs and tied using guy lines and taut-line hitches.
Distance marked as 10 feet from main support and 20 feet total length to final anchor.
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Practical Tips
Use natural fiber or synthetic ropes rated for weight-bearing.
Ensure the ground is firm for stakes to hold under tension.
Always test the structure with caution before full use.
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