About the Course

Covering the basic physics that apply to roping systems, Advanced Rigging Physics 1: Vectors & Mechanical Advantage enables technicians to develop a deeper understanding and a sound approach to problem-solving. Considering force and tension as vectors and finding creative ways to apply these in the field makes it so much easier to define resultants and calculate mechanical advantage in complex systems.

What You'll Learn

Additional topics we'll cover inside this course include:

  • Vectors, scalars, and unit-less values

  • Mechanical advantage

  • The T-Method

  • Vector analysis of tripod systems

  • Vector analysis of highlines

  • Vector analysis of skate blocks

  • And more!

Course Curriculum

  • 1
    Unit 1: Welcome
  • 2
    Unit 2: Vectors, Scalars, and Unit-less Values, Part 1
    • 2.1 Quiz: Vectors, Scalars, and Unit-less Values, Part 1
    • 2.2 Video Tutorial: Vectors, Scalars, and Unit-less Values, Part 1
    • 2.3 Quiz: Vectors, Scalars, and Unit-less Values, Part 2
    • 2.4 Video Tutorial: Vectors, Scalars, and Unit-less Values, Part 2
  • 3
    Unit 3: Mechanical Advantage Systems-Prelude
  • 4
    Unit 4: The T-Method, Part 1
    • 4.1 Video Tutorial: The T-Method, Part 1
    • 4.2 Video Tutorial: The T-Method, Part 2
  • 5
    Unit 5: Vector Analysis of Tripods
    • 5.1 Quiz: Vector Analysis of Tripod Systems, Part 1
    • 5.2 Video Tutorial: Vector Analysis of Tripod Systems, Part 1
    • 5.3 Video Tutorial: Vector Analysis of Tripod Systems, Part 2
  • 6
    Unit 6: Vector Analysis of Highline Systems
    • 6.1 Video Tutorial: Introduction to Vector Analysis of Highlines
  • 7
    Unit 7: Advanced Analysis of Highline Systems
    • 7.1 Video Tutorial: Advanced Vector Analysis of Highlines, Part 1
    • 7.2 Video Tutorial: Advanced Vector Analysis of Highlines, Part 2
    • 7.3 Video Tutorial: Advanced Vector Analysis of Highlines, Part 3
  • 8
    Unit 8: Skate Blocks
    • 8.1 Video Tutorial: Vector Analysis of Skate Blocks, Part 1
    • 8.2 Video Tutorial: Vector Analysis of Skate Blocks, Part 2
  • 9
    Unit 9: Wrap Up
    • 9.1 Quiz: Test What You've Learned
    • 9.2 Wrap Up

Added Perks

Additional features Rigging Lab Academy Members are enjoying

  • Certificate of Completion

    Download your personalized Certificate of Completion after completing the course.

  • 100% Self-Paced

    Go through the course material as fast or as slow as you'd like.

  • Private Discussion Board

    Ask questions, meet other students, and even chat with the course instructor.