If a load has two attachment points, and a large clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?

If a load has two attachment points, and a large clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?

• A. 7,500 lbs
• B. 12,500 lbs
• C. 23,625 lbs
• D. 15,750 lbs

Answer: (D)

When a load is supported by two independent attachment points, each with its own rated capacity, the system can carry more than a single point because the load is shared between the two paths. The total safe load is the sum of the capacities of both paths, assuming the load is distributed evenly and the rigging geometry doesn’t introduce side loading or dynamic factors that reduce capacity. In this case, each large clevis provides the same working load limit, so the maximum load is twice the per-clevis rating. That doubling yields 15,750 pounds as the safe maximum. Keep in mind that real-world factors like unequal load sharing, angles, and movements can reduce the effective capacity, so always verify equal distribution and proper rigging.

When a load is supported by two independent attachment points, each with its own rated capacity, the system can carry more than a single point because the load is shared between the two paths. The total safe load is the sum of the capacities of both paths, assuming the load is distributed evenly and the rigging geometry doesn’t introduce side loading or dynamic factors that reduce capacity.

In this case, each large clevis provides the same working load limit, so the maximum load is twice the per-clevis rating. That doubling yields 15,750 pounds as the safe maximum. Keep in mind that real-world factors like unequal load sharing, angles, and movements can reduce the effective capacity, so always verify equal distribution and proper rigging.