TM 55-5811-188-14
Table 5-4. Application of Materials for Tiedown of CUCV on Semitrailer (Fig 5-3)
Item
No. Required
Application
A
4
Tiedowns. Each consists of one piece of 3/8-inch, 6 x 19, IWRC rope, length
as required (about 12 feet). Form a complete loop between tiedown
provisions and appropriate semitrailer stake pocket. The angle between
the tiedowns and the trailer deck should be as close to 45° as possible.
The wire rope should overlap at least 24 inches.
B
4
Thimbles. Place one thimble under wire rope when wire rope contacts
bottom of stake pocket. Secure thimble to wire rope with one U-bolt clamp.
C
20
Clamps. Place four on each item A at overlap area. Space clamps 21/2
inches apart, with a minimum of 6 inches from ends of wire rope. Place
one on each item B as indicated above.
NOTE
Tension wire rope with a come-along mechanical hoist or equal tensioning device.
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