| 摘要 |
<p>An end termination (15) for a tension leg (10) of non-metallic materials like composite material is disclosed. The tension leg (10) is constructed of a number of strands (5,6) which constitute the load carrying elements of the tension leg (10). The strands (5,6) are twisted (laid) about the longitudinal axis of the tension leg by a predetermined laying length and in turn each strand (5,6) is constructed of a plurality of rods (7) of composite material having embedded strength fibres. The rods (7) are in turn twisted about each other like in a wire rope. The strands (5,6) terminate into a receiving body (16) that forms fixing points for the respective strands. The end termination (15) comprises an embracing element (17) that is spaced apart from the receiving body (16) and keeps the strands (5,6) together. Intermediate the embracing element (17) and the receiving body (16) the strands (5,6) extend less radial restriction and in a substantially natural direction towards and into apertures in the receiving body (16).</p> |
