APPENDIX D-2 FABRICATION OF BOX, WOOD-CLEATED, SKIDDED, LOAD-BEARING BASE, MIL-B-26195, STYLE A

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APPENDIX D-2

FABRICATION OF BOX,

WOOD-CLEATED, SKIDDED,

LOAD-BEARING BASE, MIL-B-26195,

STYLE A

D-2-1. General

Unless stated otherwise, all box dimensions specified in the instructions for shipment are inside dimensions.

D-2-2. Construction of Boxes

a. Base Components. The base components are illustrated in figure D-2-1. The dimensions of skids are as given

in table D-2-1. Skids with rectangular cross sections are to be used flatwise. Two skids are required for boxes whose

outside width does not exceed 36 inches. When the outside width exceeds 36 inches, place a third skid equidistant

between and parallel with the other skids. Bevel the lower one-third of the ends of each skid and the adjacent corner of

the side panel 45 Select lumber used for load-bearing floor members according to table D-2-2.

Figure D-2-1. Base Components.

D-2-1