TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 3
Sec. 1-General Rules (Rev.-1-1976)
(g)
Unless otherwise specified, use at least 3 pairs per pile 20 ft. long or less, and 4 pairs per pile more than 20 ft.
in length.
(h)
Stakes must fully fit into stake pockets or be wedged to provide tight fit and secured as per illustrated examples
shown below. Tapered end on green saplings and 4 in. x 5 in. stakes must not be less than 4 in. x 4 3/4 in. measured
at the top of stake pocket. When metal stakes do not accurately fit the stake pockets, they must be wedged or built up to
fill the pockets; also, secured so they cannot slip through the pocket. Stakes may be placed either in or out of stake
pockets on inside of gondola cars with sides 30 in. high or over, provided they rest on floor and are securely wedged to
car sides by lading.
(i)
Examples for securing stakes.
(j)
Unless otherwise specified, each pair of side stakes must be tied together across top of load with either of the
following items:
(1)
PILE 12 IN. OR LESS ABOVE GONDOLA CAR SIDES, OR FLAT CAR FLOOR.
Boards--One 1 in. x 5 in., nailed to ea. stake with five 10-D nails.
No. 7, 8. or 9 gage annealed wire--Two strands.
No. 11 gage annealed wire-Four strands.
High tension band-One-Load strength 2,000 lbs.
High tension wire-One-Load strength 2,000 lbs.
(2)
PILE MORE THAN 12 IN. ABOVE GONDOLA CAR SIDE, OR FLAT CAR FLOOR.
Boards-Two-l in. x 5 In., nailed to ea. stake with five 10-D nails.
No. 7 gage annealed wire-Two strands.
No. 8 gage annealed wire--Three strands.
No. 9 gage annealed wire-Four strands.
No. 11 gage annealed wire-Six strands.
High tension band-One-Load strength 2,000 lbs.
High tension wire-One-Load strength 2,000 lbs.
High tension wire-One-Load strength 1,275 lbs.
Note
Applies only to Section No. 5.
(k)
Examples for tying.
(l)
1 strand wrapped around a pair of opposite stakes, with both ends tied together, forming a complete loop,
constitutes 2 strands. In other words, each complete loop formed doubles the number of strands. Any number of
complete loops may be formed with a single strand, provided each end of the continuous strand forming such loops is
tied together.
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