Table 6-2. Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the Model 130G Grader in Hold of General Cargo Vessel

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Table 6-2. Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the Model 130G Grader in Hold of General Cargo Vessel

Item

No. Required

Application

Side blocking for front wheels, 4- x 4- x 80-inch lumber Locate at each side of front wheels; position so that

the side blocking extends slightly beyond the front and rear of the tires.

Side blocking for rear wheels, 4- x 4- x 145-inch lumber. Locate at each side of rear wheels; position so that

the side blocking extends slightly beyond the front and rear of the tires.

End blocking, 4- x 4- x 120-inch lumber. Locate one piece in front and back of front wheels and one piece in

front and back of rear wheels. Secure on top of side blocking (items A and B) with five 50d nails. Toenail

over-

lap areas with two 20d nails.

Wire rope, 5/8-inch. Run each cable, in a complete loop, through vehicle tiedown points and deck padeyes.

Ensure sufficient overlap for clamps.

Clamp, 5/8-inch. Place six clamps over each cable loop overlap area and space 3-3/4 inches apart, with a

minimum of 6 inches from ends of cable. Apply 65 foot-pounds of torque to the clamp nuts.

of two 35,000-pound chain lashing gear to each end, the

6-6. Landing

Ships,

Landing

Craft,

and

model 130G grader will require only sleeper shoring

Amphibious Vehicles

under the blade to prevent metal-to-metal contact with

Most of these vessels are equipped with turnbuckle

the vessel's deck.

tiedowns with a sheep's foot on one end that fits into a

deck cloverleaf. The model 130G grader should be tied

6-5. Barges and Lighters

down with sleeper shoring under the blade.

For

When the model 130G grader is moved by barge or

extended distances on rough waters, blocking and

similar lighterage to or from vessels secured to piers or

bracing should be used.

sheltered anchorages, tiedowns and sleeper shoring are

required under the blades. When the vehicle is moved

6-7. Lighter Aboard Ship (LASH)

extended distances or through rough waters, tiedowns,

When the model 130G grader is transported by LASH-

blocking, and sleeper shoring must be used under the

type ships, blocking, bracing, sleeper shoring, and

blade.

tiedowns should be used.

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