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D: Steel Castings [Table of Contents] Sec.2: Mooring Chain Cables and Accessories

DNV-OS-E302 Offshore Mooring Chain

[-] Ch.2: Technical Provisions
[-] Sec.1: Materials
[-] E: Materials for Studs

Ch.2 Sec.1
E. Materials for Studs

Ch.2 Sec.1
E 100   Scope

Ch.2 Sec.1 E
101
   These requirements apply to forged or cast steel materials to be used in the manufacture of studs.

Ch.2 Sec.1
E 200   Chemical composition

Ch.2 Sec.1 E
201
   The chemical composition shall be similar to that of the chain link or in compliance with a specification that provides for similar response to heat treatment.

Ch.2 Sec.1 E
202
   The carbon content should not exceed 0.25% or the carbon equivalent (IIW) should not exceed 0.58% if the studs are to be welded in place.

Ch.2 Sec.1 E
Table E1 Minimum mechanical properties for chain cable materials 
Steel grade Yield stress Tensile strength Elongation Reduction of area Charpy V-notch 
Re Rm A5 Z Temperature 1) Average energy Single energy 
N/mm2 N/mm2 % % °C J J 
R3 410 690 17 50 2) 60 45 
-20 40 30 
R3S 490 770 15 50 2) 65 49 
-20 45 34 
R4 580 860 12 50 3) -20 50 38 
R4S 700 960 12 50 3) -20 56 42 
R5 760 1000 12 50 3) -20 58 44 

1) For grade R3 and R3S, testing may be carried out at either 0°C or -20°C.

2) For cast accessories, the minimum value shall be 40%.

3) For cast accessories, the minimum value shall be 35%. 

Ch.2 Sec.1 E
Table E2 Dimensional tolerances for rolled bars 
Nominal bar
diameter
 
Tolerance on
diameter
 
Tolerance on
roundness
 
mm mm (dmax - dmin) mm 
51 - 80 -0 +2.0 1.50 
81 - 100 -0 +2.6 1.95 
101 - 120 -0 +3.0 2.25 
121 - 160 -0 +4.0 3.00 
161 - 210 -0 +5.0 4.00 


D: Steel Castings [Table of Contents] Sec.2: Mooring Chain Cables and Accessories