SCTP Kernel resource overhead

[Keith Bottner]

I am trying to find some information on what kernel resources are expended
when creating an SCTP association. In particular I wanted to be able to
compare a TCP connection to an SCTP association and see how the use of
kernel resources between the two different protocols differ. Does anybody
have an idea on where I can find such information?
 
I am quite familiar with TCP and UDP and am interested to see if SCTP can
replace a UDP implementation that has "reliability" added into the
application level. The reason UDP is being used is due to the
interconnectedness of the network of servers. If SCTP could be used instead
then that would definately be the better solution. Any ideas?
 
Thanks in advance,
    
Keith