ANALYSIS OF MULTI-WIRE STRANDS IN TENSION AND COMBINED TENSION AND TORSION

Geometrical relationship of a deformed and undeformed wire strand is dervied through the use of differential geometry. In conjunction with balance laws of forces and moments, the governing equations for computing the strains, elongations and end-rotations of a strand with free or fixed ends and with tensile and torsional loadings are derived. The analytical results are compared favorably with the experimental data conducted on strands of steel and epoxy.

• Corporate Authors:

  Catholic University of America

  Institute of Ocean Science and Engineering
  Washington, DC  United States  20017
• Authors:
  • Chi, M
• Publication Date: 1971-9-1

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 25 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cables; Design; Mechanical failure; Tension; Towing devices; Wire rope
• Old TRIS Terms: Cable failure; Towing cables
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050811
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Catholic University of America
• Report/Paper Numbers: Report #71-9
• Contract Numbers: N00014-68A-0506-0001
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1974 12:00AM