End termination of tension leg

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Chapman, Jeanette E. (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

With component having discrete prestressing means

C052S223130, C052S749100, C052S749100, C052S223400

Reexamination Certificate

active

06988340

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

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