If a counterweight buffer height is 32", and the rope stretch is 12", how high would you block up a counterweight frame before roping if the bottom counterweight runby is 18" and the pit depth is 8 feet?

To find the required height to block up the counterweight frame before roping, we need to consider several factors provided in the question.

First, we note the counterweight buffer height, which is 32 inches. This means that the bottom of the counterweight buffer is positioned 32 inches above the pit floor. Next, we account for the rope stretch of 12 inches. When factoring in the rope stretch, the effective height of the counterweight frame needs to be adjusted to accommodate this additional length.

The bottom counterweight runby is provided as 18 inches. The runby is the vertical distance that the counterweight can travel below its normal operating position before hitting anything like a buffer. This distance needs to be factored into our calculation as well.

The pit depth is given as 8 feet, which is equivalent to 96 inches. We must convert the depth in feet to inches since our other measurements are in inches.

Now, to calculate the blocking height for the counterweight frame, we can follow these steps:

1. Convert pit depth to inches:

• 8 feet = 8 x 12 = 96 inches.

2. **Calculate the total distance from the top of the pit to where the cable