Answer to Question #194995 in Civil and Environmental Engineering for ajit gurung

Question

what are the different types of chain? expalin each with 3 bullets points?

Answer 1

Box Chain

·        It is constructed with a series of cubed links

·        It is sometimes referred to as a Venetian chain

·         It is made using a round wire that is then flattened and shaped into a series of box-like shapes

Cable Chain

·        It is a chain where the links are symmetrical and uniform in width and thickness

·         It is often used to hang pendants on, and also used as dangling tassels off an earring chain

·         Cable chain links are typically oval in shape but maybe round

Curb Chain

·        Has a thinner wall

·        Has flatter wall

·        Often confused with Cuban chain

Figaro Chain

·        It is consisting of two or three small circular links followed by one elongated oval link

·        The most notable Figaro chains are manufactured in Italy

• They are usually worn by men

Rollo Chain

·        They are typically found in round symmetrical links

·        They are also called belcher chain

·        They are typically made with half-round wire, meaning that the outside of the chain is rounded, but the inside is flat or even hollowed.