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Go!Which of the following is not an acceptable method of containing loose parts when securing flattened or crushed vehicles?
Use a containment system that:
The containment system can consist of one or a combination of the following methods.
The use of synthetic material for containment of loose parts is permitted.
When loading paper rolls with eyes horizontal, which of the following is not a requirement for stacking a second layer:
To satisfy general cargo securement requirements, what is the minimum WLL for securing vehicles under 10,000 lbs?
Note: More tiedowns may be required to satisfy the general cargo securement requirements. The Standard states: "The sum of the working load limits from all tiedowns must be at least 50% of the weight of the cargo."
What is a pallet used for?
A platform or tray on which cargo is placed so that it can be handled as an article. (Same as "Skid")
The North American Cargo Securement Standard cover vehicles weighing:
What is the minimum nominal dimension of timber blocking used to secure concrete pipe?
Blocking must be:
Timber blocking must have a minimum nominal dimension of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in).
What is the minimum aggregate WLL for a group of concrete pipe weighing 16,000 lbs?
The aggregate working load limit of all tiedowns on any group of pipe must be more than half the total weight of all pipes in the group.
When securing rolls of paper with eyes vertical, how many points of contact are required to consider a roll secure?
Usually the roll is secure if a paper roll has 3 well-separated points of contact with the vehicle, other rolls, or other cargo.
When loaded cement pipe over 45 inches in diameter, which pipes should be blocked, wedged, or otherwise immobilized?
Immobilize the front and rear pipe with on of the following methods:
When securing a non-cubic boulder with an unstable base, the four surrounding chains must have a WLL of at least:
The securement of a non-cubic shaped boulder with an unstable base must meet these requirements in addition to the other large boulder requirements in Section 13.
Surround the top of each boulder at a point between 1/2 and 2/3 of its height with one chain.
The WLL of the chain must be at least 50% of the weight of the boulder.
Attach four chains to the surrounding chain and the vehicle to form a blocking mechanism that prevents any horizontal movement.
Each chain must have a WLL of at least 25% the weight of the boulder, and the angle of the chain must be less than 45° from the horizontal.
Studying the flatbed cargo securement CDL manual is not a requirement for getting your CDL permit or license. It is required knowledge for flatbed drivers.
Some questions you should be able to answer for flatbed cargo securement:
Any device specifically manufactured to attach or secure cargo to a vehicle or trailer:
A combination of securing devices that forms an assembly that:
Some tiedowns are attached to the cargo and provide direct resistance to restrain the cargo from movement.
Some tie-downs pass over or through the cargo. They create a downward force that increases the effect of friction between the cargo and the deck. This friction restrains the cargo.
A combination of securing devices which form an assembly that attaches cargo to, or restrains cargo on, a vehicle or trailer, and is attached to anchor point(s).
Cargo is contained if it fills a sided vehicle, and every article is in contact with or sufficiently close to a wall or other articles so that it cannot shift or tip if those other articles are also unable to shift or tip.
A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
Tiedowns can be used in two ways:
Place the tiedown as close as possible to the spacer.
Position the tiedowns as symetrically as possible over the length of the article.
Position the tiedowns to preserve the integrity of the article.