Spreader Bar Alignment Arm Development Study.

Abstract

This report documents development of energy damping alignment arms for solution of dynamic alignment problems occuring during freight operations at sea using spreader bars for lifting ISO and freight containers. This report considers solutions to the dynamic alignment problem in positioning the spreader bar for lifting ISO and freight containers. Both passive and active systems were considered. Three passive system concepts were evaluated, with conclusions and recommendation for implementation of one of the concepts. Additionally, the report documents a preliminary force study conducted to the spreader bar container system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA128630

Entities

People

  • George H. Hayes

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Assembly
  • Attachment
  • Construction Equipment
  • Damping
  • Deceleration
  • Displacement
  • Elements
  • Fabrication
  • Governments
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Military Operations
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Steel
  • Stress Analysis
  • Structural Integrity

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design