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Little Topashaw Creek - Analysis of Forces in Anchors
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Free body diagram

 

Buoyant force 1Buoyant force 2

 Variation of force with cable angle

 Safey factor

Assumptions:
Flow Depth=4m
Approach Velocity=1.12 m/s
Specific Gravity of Wood=0.55
Load Capacity of Anchors=4.5 kN each