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Direct Tiedown Question

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by thomasweil, Sep 27, 2017.

  1. Sep 27, 2017 #1
    thomasweil

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    Just a question on math. The image is from J.J. Keller. Why not state it as this:

    35,000/4=8750

    In other words, don't halve the weight of the loader and don't halve the WLL of the chains. Why do the extra steps?
     

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  3. Sep 27, 2017 #2
    ChaoSS

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    Because that's the way it's determined by the fmcsa.

    Don't ask why the government does things the way they do.
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2017 #3
    thomasweil

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    Okay no reason for it, so one can assume WLL for indirect is 50% and WLL for direct is a 100% and I can skip all the math. Thanks.
     
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  5. Sep 27, 2017 #4
    kylefitzy

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    Just the opposite. Wll for direct is halfed.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2017 #5
    Bdog

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    Because if you throw an indirect tie down in the mix it is not halved but the requirement is halved still. Easiest to explain the rules to cover both scenarios.
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2017 #6
    Espressolane

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    So the chain has been determined, and based on the size of chain used, this number will move around.
    The one thing missing is that WLL is determined by the lowest rated component in the tie down sysytem.
    attachment locations, binders, hooks and clevis all play into the rating.
     
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