Which description matches Kernmantle construction?

Which description matches Kernmantle construction?

• A. Core made of kevlar braided into an outer sheath
• B. Outer sheath braided over a central fiber core
• C. A rope with a laid twisted core and sheath
• D. A rope with multiple braided strands without a core

Answer: (B)

Kernmantle rope combines a separate load-carrying core with an outer protective sheath. The core (kern) bears most of the tensile load, while the sheath (mantle) resists abrasion and damage and provides handling characteristics. The standard construction is the outer sheath braided over a central fiber core, which is exactly what the described description states. That setup, rather than a laid or twisted single rope, or a braid without a core, matches Kernmantle.

Kernmantle rope combines a separate load-carrying core with an outer protective sheath. The core (kern) bears most of the tensile load, while the sheath (mantle) resists abrasion and damage and provides handling characteristics. The standard construction is the outer sheath braided over a central fiber core, which is exactly what the described description states. That setup, rather than a laid or twisted single rope, or a braid without a core, matches Kernmantle.