TM 5-5420-278-100035 000035 00-3BRIDGE ANCHORAGE (Contd)INTRODUCTION (Contd)b. Short-Term Anchorage (Contd)WARNINGDo not use bridge rafting bracket mounting holes andquick-release pin for anchoring bridge. Use only theload receiving pins with one anchoring cable at eachpin. Failure to comply may result in damage toequipment or possible injury or death to personnel.NOTEThe approach guys should be a minimum of 1/2-in.(12.7-mm) diameter Improved Plough Steel (IPS) cableand must be connected to the ramp bay’s load-receivingpins only.(3) If transporters are not available for temporary end span anchorage, connectone approach guy to the first load receiving pin on each side of the ramp bayat both ends of the bridge. Secure the opposite end of each approach guy to ahold-fast post at approximately a 45-degree angle to the bridge centerline.(Refer to figure 3.) The hold-fast posts should be located above high-waterlevel to prevent washout.Figure 3. Typical Short-Term Anchoring.c. Long-Term AnchorageWARNINGDo not use bridge rafting bracket mounting holes andquick-release pin for anchoring bridge. Use only theload receiving pins with one anchoring cable at eachpin. Failure to comply may result in damage toequipment or possible injury or death to personnel.
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