Revision question · Vehicle loading

Which of these loads needs particular restraint against a strong forward movement because its poles or tubes can penetrate a headboard?

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Heavy material in canvas sacks

Loose sand

Timber in a suitable rated restraint system

Tubular metal

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Tubular metal, poles and girders can produce enough forward force during a stop to break through the headboard. Use the proper load plan and restraint system and brake smoothly. The shape and restraint matter as well as the weight.

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Restrain poles and tubes against forward movementReviewed guidance summary · The exact tubular-metal mechanism is stated in DVSA loading guidance; it is not inferred merely from weight.

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