Practice question

According to EN 12195-1 / VDI 2700, what inertial forces must cargo securing withstand in sideways (lateral) and rearward directions?

  1. 80% (0.8 g) sideways and 20% (0.2 g) rearward
  2. 50% of cargo weight (0.5 g) in both sideways and rearward directions
  3. 10% of cargo weight
  4. Zero force, gravity alone secures sideways movement

Answer: B — 50% of cargo weight (0.5 g) in both sideways and rearward directions

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