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TTI Tension Technology International
Consultancy, Design and Engineering Services in Ropes, Textiles and Marine Systems

ABOUT TTI

Tension Technology International (TTI) is an independent consulting group specializing in flexible tension member systems.

Each of our principals has at least 20 years experience in his field and is an internationally recognized expert.

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BROWSE

Services - Consulting services for Ropes, Textiles and marine systems

Tools & Guides - Online Tools and guides for Rope selection and design

Software - Rope design or Mooring Software

Papers & Technical notes - Short documents and publications on TTI's areas of expertise

TTI Testing Ltd

A dedicated facility for the testing of fibre, wire and chain tension systems.

Our services include fundamental R&D, and forensic examination of failures. We also offer consultancy in technical textile structures, particularly flexible containers.

TTI Testing will always offer innovative proposals on any aspect of materials testing and will design and build new equipment when required.

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LATEST

STUDIES

Carbon Trust: Testing and developing new mooring systems
TTI are nearing completion of a Carbon Trust Study conducting research and testing on fibre ropes and bag anchors for wave energy moorings.

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PUBLICATIONS

Handbook Of Fibre Rope Technology coverHandbook Of Fibre Rope Technology
by H.A. McKenna, John W. S. Hearle, N. O'Hear
Following an introduction to fibre ropes, the Handbook of fibre rope technology takes a comprehensive look at rope-making materials, rope structures, properties and mechanics and covers rope production, focusing on laid strand, braided, low-twist and parallel yarn ropes.


HIGHLIGHTS

SOFTWARE

optimoor - mooring analysis software
Fibre Rope Modeler - Rope design software

SERVICES

Riser Protection Nets (RPN) - technical expertise
Expert Witness - Marine Accident Investigation
Joint Industry Projects (JIP) and Research & Development (R&D)
Rope Service Life Prediction