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Friction Coefficients of Synthetic Ropes (2006)

Abstract
This report discusses the static and sliding friction coefficients of synthetic ropes on bitts and capstans and the effects of surface heating on various rope diameters and load tensions. Subjects discussed include mathematical derivation, test apparatus, and test results.

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Download http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA036718
Contributors NAVAL UNDERSEA CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
Repository Defense Technical Information Center OAI-PMH Repository (United States)
Keywords MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS, MECHANICS, *ROPE, *FRICTION, *SLIDING FRICTION, *SYNTHETIC MATERIALS, STRESSES, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, FIBERS, TEST METHODS, SYNTHETIC FIBERS, DACRON, COEFFICIENTS, TENSION, HEATING, POLYPROPYLENE, STRESS ANALYSIS, LOADS(FORCES), NYLON, PE60000N
Language eng