Spreader Bar Alignment Arm Development Study.

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA128630 | Open PDF

Abstract:

This report documents development of energy damping alignment arms for solution of dynamic alignment problems occuring during freight operations at sea using spreader bars for lifting ISO and freight containers. This report considers solutions to the dynamic alignment problem in positioning the spreader bar for lifting ISO and freight containers. Both passive and active systems were considered. Three passive system concepts were evaluated, with conclusions and recommendation for implementation of one of the concepts. Additionally, the report documents a preliminary force study conducted to the spreader bar container system.

Author(s):
Hayes, George H.
Author Organization(s):
VSE CORP ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0052

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
07-RD-83
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK70-81-D-0109
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_4_Logistics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ALIGNMENT, *SHIPPING CONTAINERS, *CARGO HANDLING, *LOCKING FASTENER DEVICES, DYNAMICS, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, LOADS(FORCES), ENERGY, DAMPING, SHOCK ABSORBERS, FLANGES, TRANSFER, LIFT, CARGO SHIPS, HOLDERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
ISO container lift, Spreader bars, Alignment arms
Report Date:
1983 Apr 01