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Analysis of Holding Force Acting on Anchored Vessels
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: Received: 18 October 2023 / Approved: 18 October 2023 / Online: 20 October 2023 (03:49:47 CEST)
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Min, S.; Oh, K. Analysis of Holding Force Acting on Anchored Vessels. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2024, 12, 95, doi:10.3390/jmse12010095. Min, S.; Oh, K. Analysis of Holding Force Acting on Anchored Vessels. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2024, 12, 95, doi:10.3390/jmse12010095.
Abstract
In this paper, a mathematical and physical interpretation of the length and the angle of the catenary curve made by the anchor chains was implemented, and the safety of an anchored vessel was reviewed. So far, holding force has been calculated approximately when the angle of the catenary curve of the anchor chain to the seafloor is 0°. In this study, the holding force equation was strictly derived for the case of anchor dragging. In addition, the equations for the angle and length of the catenary curve were mathematically derived when the anchor dragging occurs. The holding force equation derived in this paper are expected to help provide guidelines in vessel design or increase the safety of anchoring.
Keywords
holding force; anchor dragging; anchor chain, catenary curve; vessels
Subject
Engineering, Marine Engineering
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