Expected holding force H = HC × W, where HC is the holding coefficient by bottom type and W is the anchor weight.
Formula
$$ H = HC \cdot W $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $W$ | Anchor weight = m·g | kN | derived |
| $HC$ | Holding coefficient | - | bottom type |
| $H$ | Holding force | kN | result |
Sources
- DNV-RP-E301 - Design and Installation of Fluke Anchors.