EFFECT OF CARGO MOVEMENT ON TENSION IN TIEDOWNS

A series of tests were conducted to determine the effect of longitudinal or lateral movement of an article of cargo placed lengthwise on a vehicle and secured by tiedowns transversely across the vehicle on the tension in those tiedowns. Transverse tiedowns over an article of cargo provide almost no initial resistance to longitudinal or lateral cargo movement, and the resistance is not high even after significant cargo movement. Friction between the cargo and deck is the principal source of resistance to cargo movement. The tiedown can play a significant role in making that friction effective. Recommendations are made for use of transverse tiedowns as part of the cargo securement system. (A)

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• Corporate Authors:

  Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators

  2323 St. Laurent Boulevard
  Ottawa, Ontario  Canada  K1G 4J8
• Authors:
  • Billing, J R
• Publication Date: 1998-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 30 p.
• Serial:
  • CANADIAN COUNCIL OF MOTOR TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATORS. CCMTA LOAD SECURITY RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Anchorages; Loads; Motion; Stability (Mechanics); Tension; Tests; Trucks
• ITRD Terms: 3420: Anchorage; 5567: Load; 1236: Lorry; 5483: Movement; 5930: Stability; 5502: Tension; 6255: Test
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00765845
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• ISBN: 0-921795-37-8
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 1 1999 12:00AM