End termination means in a tension leg and a coupling for use between such an end termination and connecting point

An end termination means for tension legs ( 10 ) of non-metallic materials like composite material is disclosed. The tension leg ( 10 ) is constructed of a number of strands ( 5 ) that constitute the load carrying elements of the tension leg ( 10 ). The strands ( 5 ) are twisted (laid) about the longitudinal axis of the tension leg ( 10 ) by a predetermined laying length and each strand ( 5 ) is in turn constructed of a plurality of rods ( 7 ) of composite material having embedded strength fibers. The rods ( 7 ) are in turn twisted about each other like in a wire rope. The strands ( 5 ) terminate near a receiving body ( 16 ) having connecting means and a number of through-going apertures enclosing the respective strands. Each strand ( 5 ) is passed through respective aperture ( 8 ) in the receiving body ( 16 ) without being fixed therein.