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Knots reduce the overall breaking strength of a rope
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SUPPORTED
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confidence 81/100

Knots introduce stress concentrations and bends that significantly reduce the overall breaking strength of a rope.

Evidence for · 2
Revision of Commonly Used Loop Knots Efficiencies
2020 · cited by 9
Evaluates efficiencies of commonly used loop knots and demonstrates that knot presence and geometry reduce overall rope strength.
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The influence of knot types on rope static tensile strength
2021 · cited by 2
Shows that improper tying or inappropriate knot types can decrease a rope's tensile strength by over 50%.
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first checked31 Jul 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 8131 Jul 2026
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