Phase 2

 

Penetration causes fluke forces.


 

When the fluke starts to penetrate, the cutting theory of Miedema can be used. Forces that will play a role in the force balance are the fluke forces. When we look at the angles on the fluke a few assumption can be made. First of all the fluke/shank angle κ will be constant and will have its maximum value.

The internal friction and the external friction angles are also constant. These parameters are only depending on the material of the anchor and soil properties.


 

 











Phase 2