To that end, it's been speculated that the chronicles of Spanish civilization could be decoded by unraveling the history of the Spanish woven knot. Monkey's Fist, Zeppelin Bend, Surgeon's Loop, and Constrictor Knot are only a few of the many, many knots in existence. GORP has simplified it to get you started. The working end is the end used to tie the knot, the middle section is called the standing part, and the other end is called the standing end. The standing part when doubled is called a bight, until it is crossed over itself and becomes a loop.
Strength is measured by comparing breaking-strength with the same rope unknotted.
Insecure knots slide unintentionally and will not withstand stresses and strains. A knot tied incorrectly can be deadly. Physics and mathematics' principles underlie the strength of knots. A bend joins to separated bits of cordage. A hitch attaches a line to a rail, a post, another line, or a line to itself.