Statistical study of lashing forces measured on-board a PCTC vessel

摘要

Lashing forces and reaction forces between the car tyres and ship deck were measured onboard a PCTC vessel operating in the North Atlantic and statistically evaluated. A study was done of the characteristics of lashing forces and defined required friction coefficient. The lashing forces and the required friction coefficient were found to be small. The influence of wave direction on the forces was also small.