Intermodal Dry Cargo Cntr/csc Reinspection Certifier Study Guide Rated A+

Primary Structural Components - Corner Fitting {Ans: Corner fittings are standardized fittings located at the eight corners of the container. They provide a means of handling, stacking and securing the container. A container must have corner fittings to meet CSC standards.}Cargo Restraint - Tiedowns, lashing bars and rings {Ans: Tiedowns consist of a series of bars or rings mounted on or inside a container to allow the attachment of straps or other cargo restraint devices.}Understructure Components - Gooseneck tunnel {Ans: The gooseneck tunnel is a recessed area in the forward portion of the understructure to accommodate transport by a gooseneck chassis (a style of flatbed trailer used to transport ISO containers on land). This feature is more common in forty foot and longer containers.}Non-structural Component - Roof bow {Ans: Roof bows are lateral, non-structural members attached to the top side rails designed to support the underside of the roof panel. Aluminum open-end containers use permanent roof bows to support their rigid roof panel while open-top containers use removable roof bows to facilitate cargo loading through the top of the container.}Non-structural Component - Steps {Ans: Folding steps are found on some ISO shelters and are used