Rigging a 10K cargo net with a link count of four creates what type of load?

• A. Overloaded
• B. Unique
• C. Balanced
• D. Complex

Answer: (B)

The way a load is carried in a sling rigging setup depends on how many independent load paths and attachment points are involved. A cargo net rigged with four links creates a nonstandard load path: it isn’t simply a common four-point balance or a straightforward, easily categorized arrangement. That four-point configuration produces a distinctive distribution of tension through the net and the rigging hardware, which doesn’t fit the typical patterns you’d expect from more common rigging setups. Because of this unusual arrangement, the load is described as unique—requiring careful inspection and verification of how the net will share the load under actual lift conditions.

This isn’t about the load being above its rating or about a simple, symmetric balance; it’s about recognizing that four-link configurations form a specific, nonstandard case in sling load geometry. In practice, you’d still confirm the net’s rated capacity and ensure all connections are secure, but the four-link setup is best described as a unique load type due to its distinctive load-path characteristics.