Container Lashing - Twist-Lock Load
Twist-lock / lashing-rod load under roll-plus-pitch accelerations - the CSS Code transverse-acceleration check.
Transverse force
110.4kN
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Typical container twist-lock rated 210–250 kN breaking. Design load 0.3–0.5 g transverse acceleration for larger containerships. Lashing software (LashCon, MACS3) refines with actual motion response.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container mass | t | VGM | |
| Transverse acceleration | g | CSS Code Annex 13 |