Driven by the compelling need to reduce cost and improved performance, there is a rapidly rising interest in replacing heavy steel-wire mooring ropes with lightweight and corrosion-free synthetic fiber ropes. Standard polyester (polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) is being considered for this application because of its low stiffness or low density compared with steel.
Synthetics: the future for offshore platform moorings
Sea Technology ; 40 , 4 ; 49-53
1999
5 Seiten, 8 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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