Figure 6-2. Blocking of the M.A.N. truck in a general cargo vessel.

TM 55-2320-282-14

Figure 6-2. Blocking of the M.A.N. truck in a general cargo vessel.

Table 6-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking of the M.A.N. Truck in General-Cargo Vessel (Fig 6-2)

Approximate

Item

Description

Quantity

Lumber

Douglas-fir, or comparable; straight-grain, free from material defects; Fed Spec MM-L-751H: 4- x 6-inch 8 linear feet

6- x 8-inch

96 linear feet

Common, steel; flathead; bright or cement-coated; Fed Spec FF-N-105B: 40d

Table 6-2. Application of Materials for Blocking of the M.A.N. Truck in a General-Cargo Vessel (Fig 6-2)

Item

No. Required

Application

Side blocks. Each consists of one piece of 6- x 8- x 144-inch lumber. Place one piece centered against outside of

each pair of wheels.

End blocks. Each consists of one piece of 6- x 8- x 144-inch lumber. Place on top of item B and against wheels,

as shown in figure 6-2. Toenail to item B with four 40d nails at each end of each item C.

Backup cleats. Each consists of one piece of 4- x 6- x 12-inch lumber. Place on top of item B against the joint

of each item C. Nail to item B with four 40d nails each.

as required

Bracing. Each consists of 6- x 8-inch x length-cut-to-suit lumber. Brace as required against adjacent vehicle,

cargo, or side of vessel bulkhead, as appropriate. Materials for this requirement are not included in table 6-1.

6-5. General-Cargo Ships, Container Ships, and

e. Special Designs. Seatrain trailer vessels,

Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) Ships

roll-on/ roll-off (RORO) vessels, landing ships, and

attack-cargo vessels have patented lashing gear

Below-deck stowage on general-cargo ships will

and prepositioned fittings in the deck. Proper

have to be determined on a case-by-case basis of

application of the lashing gear removes the need

the height

for blocking and bracing.

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