References
- Federal Specification, Chains and Attachments, RR-C-271E, Dec 2010
- This specification covers welded and weldless chain of commercial quality together with sundry attachments (links and shackles) most commonly used with this chain.
- NACM Welded Steel Classification
- These specifications cover properties and grades of welded steel chain for industrial and commercial uses produced to accepted commercial tolerances.
- IACS Anchor Testing reqs
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES Requirements concerning MOORING, ANCHORING AND TOWING
- Cox Engineering – A technical information resource for yacht owners
- Sailnet & Cruisers Forum member input
- Bolt Grade Markings and Strength
- Threaded Fastener Strength Combined Shear Tension
- Shear Tension Interaction on Bolts
- Practical Sailor 09/2004 “Load on Your Rode”
- Ocean Navigator “Anchor Loads Revealed”
- Ocean Navigator “Anchor Smarter”
- Safety At Sea Studies – 1995 Anchor Study
- Ankkuritesti Kippari 3_2015
- Anchor Testing performed in Finnland, Mar 2014
- Practical Sailor 09/2016 “Editors’ Choice Awards”