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OMAHA STANDARD
D. Longitudinal: Certain applications require reinforcement of body runsills lengthwise. This
is a function of body side height, load density (weight per cubic food of material), runsill
size, and distance from hoist lift point to front of body (“front overhang”)
1. To determine if you require reinforcement for your application, refer to Table 1. This
table covers bodies with 6”, 7”, or 8” runsills and assumes a load density of 50 lbs. per
cubic foot. Simply plot point that corresponds to side height and amount of front over
hang in your application. If this point falls above line for appropriate runsill size,
additional runsill reinforcement is necessary. You do not require additional
reinforcement if it falls below line.
NOTE: When load densities heavier than 50 lbs. per cubic ft. are anticipated, contact fac-
tory for assistance.
2. If runsills need longitudinal reinforcement, refer to instructions above and figure 18.
We strongly recommended you use materials and methods shown.
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