Sec. 6-Fig. 8 (Rev.-9-1977)
(Drawing Redrawn 9-1977)
SEMI-TRAILERS, FLATBED WITH REGID GOOSE NECK AND DUAL WHEELS-DOUBLE DECKED-FLAT CARS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
8
Blocks, Pattern 16. Locate the 45 degree portion of block against wheels as shown. Secure
heel of block to floor with three 40-D nails, and toenail that portion under tire to floor with
two 40-D nails.
C
2
Each to consist of three pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 72 in. lumber and one piece of 2 in. x 8 in. x
72 in. lumber. Nail the 2 in. x 6 in. piece to the edge of the bottom 2 in. x 4 in. piece with
eight 12-D nails. Locate against tires with suitable protective material such as waterproof
paper or burlap, etc., under the bottom 2 in. x 4 in. piece and between the tire and 2 in. x
6 in. piece. Protective material should extend 2 inches above 2 in. x 6 in. piece. Nail to car
floor through the 2 in. x 4 in. piece with eight 20-D nails. Nail the other two pieces of 2 in.
x 4 in. lumber to one below in same manner. See material chart, blocking figure 88, section 6.
D
4
6 in. x 8 in. x So in., held together by Item "F" and fixed in a vertical position by Item "G".
E
1
2 in. x 6 in. x 60 in., position on top of Item "D" and secure with six 30-D nails.
F
6
2 in. x 6 in. x 34 in. Locate at sides and ends of Item "D" with 30-D nails.
G
8
Blocks, Pattern 67. Position against Items "D" and "F", as shown. Secure to floor with 40-D
nails.
H
2
2 in. x 6 in. x 12 in. Locate on top of Item "E" and against trailer frame. Secure with 30-D
nails.
J
1
2 in. x 6 in. x 96 in. Secure to floor with 30-D nails. Locate 30 in. from king pin of trailer.
K
3
6 in. x 6 in. x 51 in. Center on and toenail to Item "J" with 30-D nails.
L
1
6 in. x 6 in. x 96 in. Locate on top of Items "K". Toenail to each Item "K" with 30-D nails.
M
2
2 in. x 6 in. x 112 in. Locate as shown, and secure to Items "K" and "L" with 30-D nails.
N
6
2 in. x 6 In. x 60 in. Locate as shown, and secure top portion to Item "K" and bottom portion
to Item "O" at floor with 30-D nails.
O
28
2 in. x 6 in. x 12 in. Locate as shown and secure with 30-D nails.
P
2
2 in. x 6 in. x 30 in. Locate on top of Item "L" and against trailer frame. Secure with 30 D
nails.
Q
4
2 in. x 6 in. x 72 in. Hardwood. Locate as shown.
R
20
Each to consist of eight strands of No. 8 gage block annealed wire. Twist wires taut with a
rod, bolt or suitable length of 2 in. x 2 in. lumber and secure to prevent unwinding.
S
8
5/8 in. 6 x 19 IWRC wire rope, doubled. Attach at each corner of units, as shown, and pass
through stake pockets.
See General Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8,14,15 and 19-B for further details.
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