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Components

A typical mooring system can be divided in three different components:

The different types of mooring lines are:

 

  • Chains

  • Steel wire ropes

  • Synthetic fibre ropes

 

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Many connector types are available. Rocket Science Inc. predominantly makes use of:

 

  • Shackles

  • Connector link kenter type

  • Connector link pear shaped

  • Connector link C type

  • Swivels

 

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The following anchoring point types are discussed:

 

 

  • Dead weight

  • Drag embedment anchor

  • Pile

  • Suction anchor

  • Vertical load anchor

 

Also an elaborative discussion of anchor design is included.

 

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