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Table 9-1. Pneumatic Fenders for Military Uses
Pneumatic Fenders for Military Uses
Suspension
Initial air
Application
cable
Fender
Fender
diameter
pressure
diameter
length
recommended
recommended
2
(in.)
(in.)
(in.)
(lb/in. )
40
60
3/4
12 US. Navy, Bureau of Ships
(Mountcast, 1961), adopted in
24
48
3/8
7.5
1961. Used as hip fenders for
Navy vessel to replace cocoa-mat
fender.
10
20
1/4
0
US. Army Transportation Board
(1962). Recommended for use
18
36
1/4
7.5
on amphibious landing craft and
other marine TC vessels to replace
28
56
3/8
75
old rope fenders.
Department of the Navy
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