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CHIMNEY LOADING [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

A bonded block pattern using four rectangular containers to build up a chimney. Each layer has two containers lengthwise of the car, two containers crosswise and a vacant space between the four containers. This pattern uses up excess crosswise space.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Méthode de chargement en couches croisées qui consiste à former des "cheminées" à chaque couche en alternant leur position afin d'annuler l'effet des creux de chargement. Une cheminée est composée de quatre contenants rectangulaires disposés autour d'un creux de manière à constituer un carré.

Spanish

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