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How do you calculate tie down points for lashing

How do you calculate tie down points for lashing

How do you calculate tie down points for lashing

(OP)
How do you calculate tie down points for lashing which secure caterpillar dozer. The Dozer needs to be restrained by a Beaver Tail Tray. the weight of the dozer is around 9 T and i need to find the ideal location and the chain that could be used to tie the Dozer to the side of the Truck.

RE: How do you calculate tie down points for lashing

If you can get hold of a copy, EN12195-1 is very good. Even if you aren't in Europe, the laws of physics won't change by much.

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RE: How do you calculate tie down points for lashing

Call Caterpillar - I am sure they have ideas if not even hooks already built in for tying.

RE: How do you calculate tie down points for lashing

(OP)
The tie down points on the caterpillar D5 are known. Since its a heavy vehicle.. a special trailer has been built and i need to figure out the best points to place the restraints. What sort of calculation needs to be carried out?

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