ADDITIONAL DEEP SEA ANCHORING OF THE USNS J. W. GIBBS, T-AGOR-1.

Abstract

An earlier report describes the winch, ground tackle, wire rope and methods used in anchoring the 310 ft long USNS J. W. GIBBS, AGOR-1. A number of catenary curves covering ropes of various weights was included. In the initial report, emphasis was placed on anchorings utilizing 5/8 in. diameter, extra improved plow steel wire rope with an independent wire rope core. Additional anchorings using this construction of rope, as well as later experiences covering anchorings on armored cable and 3 x 19 wire rope which was recently developed by the industry, are covered by this report. Catenary curves covering cables and ropes used in later anchorings are included. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0679196

Entities

People

  • Henry C. Beck
  • John O. Ess

Organizations

  • Columbia University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catenaries
  • Construction
  • Coverings
  • Curves (Geometry)
  • Diameters
  • Geometric Forms
  • Geometry
  • Lines (Geometry)

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Oceanography.