Marine Sediment Properties and Embedment Anchors,
Abstract
The principal objective of this presentation is to provide a relatively complete compilation of the results of work that has been done in the areas of soil mechanics and marine sediment research. Only that data which could be more or less directly related to the design, use, and performance of explosive embedment anchors (EEA's) was used in this report. The various physical properties of marine sediments are defined and described, and their significance to the performance of EEA's is discussed. The problems involved in accurately predicting the depth of penetration and the required extraction (pullout) forces for EEA's in marine sediment are covered in detail. Two methods for predicting penetration of EEA's in sediments are given. The performance of the Army's XM-50 and XM-200 EEA's is reviewed and discussed briefly. More study and research is required in order to obtain a better understanding of the geomechanical behavior of marine sediments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA041033
Entities
People
- Douglas L. Jenkins