FACTORS AFFECTING WIRE ROPE LIFE IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT

Laboratory tests of axial tension fatigue and field data on structural applications indicate that there may be an "S-N" type curve for wire rope. Exposure of steel ropes and strands in marine environments for up to 15 years indicates the benefits to be gained from zinc coatings and plastic jackets. Recommendations are made.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Conference, Houston, Texas, May 2-5, 1977.
• Corporate Authors:

  Offshore Technology Conference

  6200 North Central Expressway
  Dallas, TX  United States  45206
• Authors:
  • Lucht, W A
  • Donecker, F W
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 8 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coatings; Corrosion resistance; Fatigue tests; Wire rope
• Old TRIS Terms: Coating performance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170718
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Research Institute of Norway
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper 2924, Vol 3 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM