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4. Loads for land and sea transport (6/10)

Transport loads for road transport

Road Europe Securing in Acceleration coefficient
In DT Cross direction DT Perpendicular DT
Load/load unit not at risk of tipping Longitudinal direction 0,8 0 0,5
Cross direction 0 0,5 0
Load/load unit at risk of tipping Longitudinal direction 0,8 0 0,6
Cross direction 0 0,6 0

Note:
The values given correspond to the standard requirements of EN 12195 Part 1 and are harmonised in the directives and standards.

DT = Direction of travel

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