Anchor chain stretch?

[evm1024]

Originally Posted by BigBeakie

Evm1020,

No sorry I do not have that data.

And I was not about to hop into the hydraulic ram testbed apparatus to whip out my calipers with the chain under that load either!😂

It sure was scary when it breaks at 8,0000 kgf., I can tell you that.

IMHO, this is an academic question, the issue of chain stretch to absorb anchoring forces. Just use adequate materials for a snubber and be done with it.


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What, What! Not gonna jump on it? I fully understand. I've seen a few thing come apart and can understand why you would not want to go measure when loaded.

Agreed, it is academic but it would put to rest the thought that elastic deformation of the chain contributes significantly to shock absorption. Especially when contrasted to the that of a snubber.

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