ZIP LINE DESIGN
Format: Theory and Practice
Organization: Aire Libre Internacional
Instructors: Dr. Luis Acevedo
Language: Spanish
Duration: 6 days
DESCRIPTION
The Zip Line Design workshop is an intensive program aimed at educating professionals and enthusiasts in the adventure park, recreational engineering, and outdoor activities industries who wish to acquire or deepen their knowledge in the technical and safe design of zip lines. Throughout the course, participants will explore in depth the different types of anchors and connections used in both fixed structures and natural settings such as trees, assessing installation criteria.
The course will cover the characteristics and profiles of various types of steel cables, their strength ratings, safety factors, and applicable standards, as well as an understanding of different types of loads and related tensions.
Participants will learn how to calculate the percentage of slope of a zip line and its impact on speed, tension, and user experience. The program also includes a review of various braking systems, from passive methods to automatic braking devices, evaluating their advantages, limitations, and selection criteria.
Additionally, the design and construction of platforms will be addressed, considering structural, ergonomic, and safety aspects. Through theoretical and practical sessions, participants will develop the skills to design efficient and safe zip lines aligned with international standards such as ACCT,fostering critical analysis, technical planning, and the integration of solutions adapted to different environments and operational requirements.
OBJECTIVES
Understand the technical and regulatory fundamentals governing zip line design, including anchors, cables, loads, safety factors, and international standards.
Develop skills to properly select and size anchors, connections, cables, and braking systems according to the environment, intended use, and operating conditions.
Apply precise calculation methods to determine the percentage of slope, cable tension, and the structural strength of platforms and associated elements.
Integrate safety, ergonomics, and efficiency criteria into zip line design, ensuring safe, sustainable installations adapted to the needs of different projects and users.
CONTENT
Basic principles of zip line design.
Types of anchors and structural connections.
Techniques and criteria for tree anchoring.
Types of steel cables and their technical specifications.
Material strength and safety factors.
Types of loads: static, dynamic, and impact.
Methods for calculating the percentage of slope.
Effect of slope on cable speed and tension.
Types of braking systems: passive and active.
Criteria for selecting brakes according to operation.
Design and construction of platforms.
Ergonomics and safety on departure and arrival platforms.
Applicable international regulations and standards.
Environmental considerations and preservation of the surroundings.
Tools and equipment for installation and verification.
Procedures for initial inspection and load testing.
Technical documentation and design plans.
Practical cases and troubleshooting in the field.
