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Anchor Holding Power

Expected holding force H = HC × W, where HC is the holding coefficient by bottom type and W is the anchor weight.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

H=HCWH = HC \cdot W
SymbolMeaningUnit
WWAnchor weight = m·gkN
HCHCHolding coefficient
HHHolding forcekN

Source: DNV-RP-E301 - Design and Installation of Fluke Anchors

In short

Expected holding force H = HC \u00d7 W, where HC is the holding coefficient by bottom type and W is the anchor weight.

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