Horizontal tension component of a hanging catenary (wire or chain) from the weight, horizontal span and sag.
Formula
$$ T_H = \frac{w \cdot L^2}{8 \cdot d} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $w$ | Line weight per metre in water | kg/m × g | chain / wire data |
| $L$ | Horizontal span | m | layout |
| $d$ | Sag at mid-span | m | layout |
| $T_H$ | Horizontal component of tension | kN | result |
Sources
- OCIMF MEG4 - Mooring Equipment Guidelines.