Figure 7-9. Blocking detail diagram

TM 55-5811-900-14

Figure 7-9. Blocking detail diagram..

Table 7-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of M1015 Carrier on CONUS General-Purpose

Flatcars (Figs 7-1 and 7-2).

Item

Description

Approximate

Quantity

Lumber.......................Douglas-fir or comparable, straight-grain, free from material defects; MM-

Fed Spec L-751:

2- x 4-in. ............................................................................................................

52 lin ft.

2- x 6-in ............................................................................................................

33 lin ft.

2- x 12-in ...........................................................................................................

28 lin ft.

Nails ...........................Common, steel, flathead; bright or cement-coated; type II, Fed Spec FF-N-105:

12d ...................................................................................................................

56.

20d ...................................................................................................................

32.

30d ...................................................................................................................

90.

40d ...................................................................................................................

16.

Thimbles ....................Standard, open-type, 5/8-in .

16.

Clamps.......................Wire rope, U-bolt clips, saddled, single-grip, forged steel, Crosby heavy-duty, or equal;

48.

Fed Spec FF-C-450: 5/8-in.

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