Anchor Chain Break Load by Grade

Approximate break load of stud-link anchor chain from diameter and IACS steel grade.

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Chain diametermmChain grade

Break load: 9,348kN

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

BL_{U2} = 0.0224 \cdot d^2 \cdot (44 - 0.08 d), \quad BL_\text{grade} = k_\text{grade} \cdot BL_{U2}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$d$	Chain link diameter	mm
$BL$	Break load of the chain	kN
$k_\text{grade}$	Grade strength multiplier

Source: IACS UR W22 - Anchor chain; IACS UR A1

In short

Approximate break load of stud-link anchor chain from diameter and IACS steel grade.

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