Chain length [m]

Estimated failure probability according to the mixed population. Equation (5)

Estimated Failure probability for the central link population. Equation (6)

1

2.7 × 10−8

10−9

5

1.4 × 10−7

3 × 10−9

50

1.4 × 10−6

2.8 × 10−8

500

1.4 × 10−5

2.8 × 10−7

10,000

2.8 × 10−4

5.6 × 10−6

500,000

1.4 × 10−2

2.8 × 10−4

5,000,000

1.3 × 10−1

2.8 × 10−3