🔍 Key Concepts

• Breaking strength vs working or safe loads • Typical safety factors used when determining allowable load on anchor cables • Difference between normal, storm, and emergency loading on ground tackle

💭 Think About

• How does breaking strength relate to the maximum load you would plan to use in regular or expected worst-case service? • Which of these terms sounds like it would be based on a percentage of the cable’s ultimate strength rather than on everyday routine operations? • In heavy weather or emergencies, would you design to use more or less of the cable’s breaking strength compared to normal conditions?

✅ Before You Answer

• Match the phrase that implies a calculated fraction of ultimate strength rather than routine daily use • Remember that engineers usually keep a safety margin between working loads and breaking strength • Consider which term would apply to design conditions for anchors in severe but expected service, not extreme emergencies