Chain and rope properties

[gust]

Hello, does anyone know some references about chain and rope properties??

I need the stiffnes, stiffness coeficents and breaking load of anchoring chains and mooring fiber ropes, if anyone can help I'd be really gratefull.

Thank you so much!!

 

[mydauphin]

Each rope and chain is different, their manufacturer should have this info.

 

[gonzo]

Usually you go the other way. Specify what stiffness and breaking load you need, then look up materials that fulfill the specifications.

 

[gust]

You are right, the problem is that all I know about the ship is that it is a 73700DWT VLCC wich is moored to multibuoys, the dimensions of the boat, the placement of the buoys and some climatic data :/. Do you know if there is any reference I could check about wich type of rope and chains a ship uses??

 

[gonzo]

Are there any regulations in you area for mooring chains/ropes? If there are, they will tell you what to use.