North American Load Security Research Project, 1996 Finishing and Converting Conference Proceedings
J.R. Billing
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Jean Couture
Ministere des Transports du Quebec
Sean McAlister
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Adminstrators
Work to draft a Canadian National Safety Code standard for load securement identified a need for research into the mechanics of load securement systems, and led to an international research project supported with public and private funding from both Canada and the United States. This paper outlines the issues arising from the four elements of load securement systems--anchor points, tiedowns, blocking and friction--and their interactions with loads of specific characteristics. It also describes how they are addressed by testing in the research project, which is underway and due for completion during 1996. The results will be compiled as principles written in clear language to serve as a basis for development of a single North America-wide load securement standard.
North American Load Security Research Project, 1996 Finishing and Converting Conference Proceedings
