ANCHOR CHAIN - NEW DATA, NEW DESIGN LINES AND PRACTICAL DETAILS

Fatigue test data for K3, K4 and K5 anchor chain (54-100mm) are presented. The fatigue design curve derived for a mooring line is given and compared with the provisions of API RPI 2FP1. The influence of combined tension/bending at the fairlead is quantified and comparison is made between Kenter and common link fatigue.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OTC 95, 27th Annual Offshore Technology Conf; 1-4 May 1995; Houston, Tx, USA. Procs. Vol 2, p 129 [11 p, 11 ref, 3 tab, 14 fig]
• Authors:
  • Bolt, H M
  • Billington, C J
  • Humphries, M J
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bending; Chains; Fatigue tests; Mooring anchors; Tension
• Old TRIS Terms: Anchor chains
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00727570
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 1 1996 12:00AM