Study of Force Effects on Selected Materials used in Cargo to Vehicle Restraint Systems for Rail Transport. Volume 6. Effectiveness of Wheel Chocks in a Restraint System using 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, or 5/8-inch Wire Rope.

Abstract

This report presents results of tests that were conducted during October and November 1977 to measure the effectiveness of wheel chocks when a wire rope restraint system is used to secure a vehicle to a flatcar.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA059335

Entities

People

  • Eric M. Jackson
  • Jack Kenna

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Land Transportation
  • Materials
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Vessels (Support)
  • Rail Transportation
  • Ships
  • Transport Ships
  • Vehicles

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  • Electrical Engineering
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