VERTICAL LOADS ON DRAG EMBEDMENT ANCHORS

This paper shows that current high holding power anchors can withstand significant vertical loads. By introducing a mooring line angle at the seabed, the vertical load at the anchor only increases slightly. The technical feasibility and economic benefits of this concept are described. New types of drag embedment anchors specifically designed to withstand vertical loads are also discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OTC 94, 26th Annual Offshore Technology Conf; 2-5 May 1994; Houston, Tx, USA. Procs. Vol 3, ppr 7491, p 233 [9 p, 10 ref, 4 tab, 7 fig]
• Authors:
  • Fulton, T M
  • Stewart, W P
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Loads; Mooring; Moorings
• Uncontrolled Terms: Anchors
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00708795
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM