THE VERTICAL PULLOUT CAPACITY OF MARINE ANCHORS IN SAND

Abstract

The investigation considers the vertical pullout capacity of marine anchors embedded in sand by vibration. Small size anchors were inserted to various depths ranging between 2 feet and 6 feet in a flooded sand soil and load tested for vertical holding capacities. The anchors were tested in a large scale outdoor test bin. For insertion, the anchors were attached to the lower end of a rigid pipe and vibrated into place by means of a vibrator unti attached to the upper end.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0689522

Entities

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  • Edward H. Kalajian
  • Stanley M. Bemben

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  • University of Massachusetts Amherst

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  • California
  • Civil Engineering
  • Deep Oceans
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  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Field Tests
  • Frequency
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  • Load Cells
  • Mechanics
  • Seabed
  • Shallow Depth
  • Soil Mechanics
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  • United States

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