Termination of tension member
A termination of a tension member ( 1 ) for use as a tension leg for a tension leg platform. The tension member ( 1 ) consists of a plurality of carbon fiber filaments gathered into one or more strands ( 2 ) in which the filaments run close together. Around the strands is provided a sheath. The bund...
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| Zusammenfassung: | A termination of a tension member (
1
) for use as a tension leg for a tension leg platform. The tension member (
1
) consists of a plurality of carbon fiber filaments gathered into one or more strands (
2
) in which the filaments run close together. Around the strands is provided a sheath. The bundles/strands (
2
) are spread apart in a transitional zone, and each bundle/strand is inserted into its respective hole (
6
) in a socket (
4, 5
), and is fixed in relation to the hole (
6
) by means of a hardenable mass. |
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