THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC FIBER ROPES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT,

Abstract

A necessary first step in a cost-effectiveness analysis of natural and synthetic fiber ropes is the determination of the sizes of ropes of different material for the same application. Several such substitution rules were considered, and a new one developed. All were included in the analysis of life-cycle costs. Quantitative service life data, obtained from major users of cordage in the marine environment, are reported. Effectiveness is related to service life. The cost-effectiveness of synthetic fiber ropes is then clearly demonstrated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0707694

Entities

People

  • S. R. Heller Jr.

Organizations

  • The Catholic University of America

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Environment
  • Fibers
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Materials
  • Synthetic Fibers

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials