Profile and Frictional Capacity of Embedded Anchor Chains
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 121, Issue 11
Abstract
Previously published methods for solving the force distribution and geometric profile of an embedded anchor chain involve numerical solution by an incremental integration technique. By rationalizing the problem, closed-form expressions for both the load development and chain profile have been derived. These expressions greatly simplify the procedure for estimating the load and inclination of an embedded chain at some connection point in the soil. The analytical work is corroborated with extensive laboratory test results.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 121 • Issue 11 • November 1995
Pages: 797 - 803
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Copyright © 1995 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Nov 1, 1995
Published in print: Nov 1995
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