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F&T LaSiSe

Das Forschungs- und Technologiezentrum Ladungssicherung Selm gGmbH

F&T LaSiSe

Research and Technology Center for load securement in Selm / Germany

The significance of load securement

Most of the current (European) standards have their origin in the 1970s Technical background: Static assumptions and calculations Many unsolved questions in the area of load securement

Improvement and development is needed in these areas

Considering DYNAMIC ASSUMPTIONS and ALL RELEVANT INTERESTED GROUPS

Foundation of „Trägerverein Ladungssicherung“ and F&T LaSiSe

Areal F&T LaSiSe – Fläche von 12,35 ha

Agenda 1. General introduction 1.1 Milestones 1.2 Location 1.3 Three pillar structure of F&T LaSiSe 1.4 Network / Partners 1.5 Target groups

2. F&T LaSiSe closed loop 2.1 Closed loop learning system 2.2 Open-air research laboratory 2.3 Institute 2.4 Academy

3. Products, Services and Cooperation 3.1 Products / Services 3.2 Cooperation benefits

4. Research projects 4.1 Research projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Overview 4.2 Examples of succesful research projects 5

1. General Introduction Structure, System, Setup

1.1 Milestones

 2009

Foundation „Trägerverein Ladungssicherung e.V.“

 2010

Participation in competition “logistik.NRW.“ Application for financial resources from the EU and NRW

 May 2012

Notice of granting

 June 2013

Ground-breaking ceremony

 July 2013

Start of construction

 Dec 2013

First test drives

 Feb 2014

Opening ceremony

 May 2015

Start economic activities

 Sept 2015

Member of DVR (Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat)

1.2 Location

Location: Selm / Germany Selm was honored multiple times as the location for logistics in NRW NRW is known for the outstanding infrastructure as the number one location for topics involving logistics North / South & East / West accessibility More than 10% of all employees in Selm are working in logistics

1.3 Three pillar structure of F&T LaSiSe

F&T LaSiSe

Open-air research laboratory

Institute   

Research / Projects Research on demand Consulting

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Driver‘s safety training Load securement Automotive examination

Academy  Seminars / Trainings  Events  Renting

1.4 Network / Partners

Partners Associations Handcraft businesses Manufacturer of load securement products Scientific Institution Driving Camp Educational institution

Supporting organizations OEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Driving schools Crash-Test Center Steel trade companies Manufacturers of automotive superstructures Universities Agricultural engineering Industry

Insurance

Ecology center Service provider Municipal utilities Industry

Chambers of commerce Media

Government

Police

1.5 Target groups

 Steel Aluminum Producers

 Standard writing bodies

 Truck manufacturers

 Waste Disposal Businesses

 Automotive Vendors

 Handcraft Businesses

 Trailer Manufacturers

 Driving schools

 Logistics Service Providers

 TÜV – Technical Inspection Agency

 Ambulance

 Shippers

 Community Businesses

2. F&T LaSiSe closed loop Structure, System, Setup

2.1 Closed loop learning system

Open-air research laboratory Practical tests/ training

Institute

Academy

Idea development / Basic research

Seminars / Training / Curricula

Project Assignment

2.1 Closed loop learning system

Seminars / Renting customers Government / Companies / Standards / Bodies

Test / Events

Open-air research laboratory Practical tests/ training

Institute

Academy

Idea development / Basic research

Seminars / Training / Curricula

Project Assignment

2.2 Open-air research laboratory

Seminars / Renting customers Government / Companies / Standards / Bodies

Test / Events

Open-air research laboratory Practical tests/ training

Institute

Academy

Idea development / Basic research

Seminars / Training / Curricula

Project Assignment

2.2 Open-air research laboratory

Area  31 acres (≈ 1.35 mio. ft²)  Three modules  Three halls (each 30,000 ft²)  Headquarter (4,000 ft²)

Areal F&T LaSiSe – Fläche von 12,35 ha

2.2 Open-air research laboratory

Module 1 „Orbit“  Diameter = 73 m ≈ 240 ft  Water and mechanical barriers  Various surfaces  Dry, wet, gliding  Load securement simulations

with real-life circumstances

2.2 Open-air research laboratory

Module 2 „Slope“  Water barriers  Various surfaces  Dry, wet, gliding  Ascent and descent (8%)  Left-right-left-combination

2.2 Open-air research laboratory

Module 3 „Kick plate“  Various surfaces  Dry, wet, gliding  Water and mechanical barriers  Hydraulic „kick plate“  Optimized for heavy trucks

 Velocity measurement  Spacious sliding area  Hydroplaning area

2.3 Institute

Seminars / Renting customers Government / Companies / Standards / Bodies

Test / Events

Open-air research laboratory Practical tests/ training

Institute

Academy

Idea development / Basic research

Seminars / Training / Curricula

Project Assignment

2.3 Institute

Seminars / Renting customers Government / Companies / Standards / Bodies

Test / Events

Open-air research laboratory Practical tests/ training

Institute

Academy

Idea development / Basic research

Seminars / Training / Curricula

Project Assignment

2.3 Institute

 Scientific approach for load securement  Idea development and basic research  Customer oriented projects  Test drives, performance measurements, analysis of measured data  Testing of load securement instructions, methods, and products

Further development of standards and regulations 31

2.3 Institute Methods of measurement

Research is supported by precise and scientific methods  Tensile and pressure transducers are

available up to 20 tons (≈ 40,000 lbs.)  Tri axle acceleration sensors capable of measurements up to 5 g  Electric cylinders determine the coefficient of friction  Professional software and hardware is utilized to gather, visualize and analyze data

2.4 Academy

Seminars / Renting customers Government / Companies / Standards / Bodies

Test / Events

Open-air research laboratory Practical tests/ training

Institute

Academy

Idea development / Basic research

Seminars / Training / Curricula

Project Assignment

2.4 Academy

Seminars / Renting customers Government / Companies / Standards / Bodies

Test / Events

Open-air research laboratory Practical tests/ training

Institute

Academy

Idea development / Basic research

Seminars / Training / Curricula

Project Assignment

2.4 Academy Main Objectives

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Scientific results that emerge from projects and (basic) research of the institute are taught and studied in the academy

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Education and practical training especially with regards to load securement

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Education according to commercial drivers qualifiaction law

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Driver‘s safety training for cars, vans, trucks, etc.

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Individual events and programs 37

2.4 Academy Seminar rooms Up to 30 participants

Up to 100 participants

Up to 20 participants

2.4 Academy Achievements 

Results of driving tests have been transfered into research papers (curricula)

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12 research papers are available

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Development of training materials for 19 different target groups

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Over 2,000 participants on several trainings of the academy in the second half of 2015

3. Products, Services and Cooperation Overview, Set-up and Benefits

3.1 Products / Services Institute 

Basic research

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Development of loading instructions

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Contract research

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Improvement of internal logistics

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Inspection of loading units according

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Improvement of concepts regarding

to various standards 

Coefficient of friction analysis

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Strength of superstructures

load securement 

Examination of load securement products

3.1 Products / Services Academy Seminars regarding load securement

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Seminars regarding hazardous

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cars, trucks, motorcycles

materials

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ambulances and fire trucks

Driver‘s safety trainings

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all-terrain vehicles, busses and road tankers

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Driver‘s safety trainings for

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with or without load securement

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Seminar room rentals

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including extreme situations

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Events

3.1 Products / Services Events

3.2 Cooperation benefits

 Spacious open-air research laboratory allowing simulation of all kinds of dynamic truck driving situations

 Sophisticated research results due to precise and scientific methods, software and hardware next to skilled engineers  Development of standardized logistics processes regarding loading, load securement, and transport  Individual, preventative solutions for customers  Cost reduction due to less damage

Main objective is to reduce the total number of accidents which

could be prevented through proper load securement

In sync with the objectives of WSTDA 56

4. Research projects Overview and examples

4.1 Research projects – Overview

 Project regarding securing wideload on utility vehicles  Project regarding the increase in braking distance due to improper loading in utility vehicles  Research regarding driving dynamics of profile cargo (Case: Metal profiles and long tubes)  Need for proper load securement on utility vehicles with bulk material and flexible packaging  Analysis of utility vehicle‘s velocity with regards to the securement of loading units

 Research regarding driving dynamics in utility vehicles loaded with fluids in special vessels  Survey of commercial truck drivers regarding load securement on utility vehicles  Research regarding driving dynamics of profile cargo (Case: Plastic profiles for the construction of windows)  Research regarding driving dynamics of profile cargo (Case : Aluminum profiles – various scenarios)  Research regarding driving dynamics of profile cargo (Case: Vehicles for handcraft businesses)

4.1 Research projects – Overview

 Need for proper load securement on utility vehicles with bulk material and flexible packaging

 Research regarding driving dynamics of profile cargo (Case : Aluminum profiles – various scenarios)

 Analysis of utility vehicle‘s velocity with regards to the securement of loading units 50

 Research regarding driving dynamics of profile cargo (Case: Vehicles for handcraft businesses) 50

4.2 Project: Braking distance

Project regarding the increase in braking distance due to improper loading in utility vehicles

4.2 Project: Braking distance

4.2 Project: Braking distance Results

 Depending on vehicle size the braking distance on dry ground can increase from 10% up to 33%  The impact is more pronounced when the overload is on the front axle vs. the rear axle  Especially at small velocities the increase of the braking distance is tremendous

An increase in braking distance can have an immediate impact on the likelihood of accidents and may result in heavy casualties!

4.2 Project: PISA survey

Survey of commercial truck drivers regarding load securement on utility vehicles

4.2 Project: PISA survey

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Experiences of commercial truck drivers regarding load securement

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1.470 commercial truck drivers

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21 different countries

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Average age 50 years

4.2 Project: PISA survey

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Many drivers state that in fact they do have enough time for load securement

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Many drivers state that they would like to have more practical training in load securement

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Many drivers only achieved a barely passing grade in educational driving tests

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Many educated drivers have significant knowledge deficits. Detailed questions could not be answered

4.2 Project: PISA survey

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Many drivers wish to be educated in seminars regarding load securement

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26 % have never participated in a load securement seminar

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25% indicate that their company has no formal procedure for load securement training

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28 % state that their vehicle is unsafe for the secure transport of goods

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10 % know that their cargo is not properly secured

Contact information Backup and responsibilities

Contact information

F&T LaSiSe Representatives Phone: +49 25 92 – 973 01 - 0 •

Bernhard Schröder, CEO Phone: +49 2592 973 01 20 Mail: bernhard.schroeder@lasise.de

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Ralf Damberg, Marketing and Sales Phone: +49 2592 973 01 10 Mail: ralf.damberg@lasise.de

www.lasise.de

Contact information

Dolezych Representatives Phone: +49 8285 – 0 •

Karl Heinz Keisewitt, CEO Phone: +49 8285 - 45 Mail: karl-heinz.keisewitt@dolezych.de

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Tim Dolezych, Owner / General Management Phone: +49 8285 - 45 Mail: tim.dolezych@dolezych.de

www.dolezych.de

Contact information

Doleco USA Representative Phone: +1 203 4401940 â&#x20AC;˘

Ralph Abato, President / Managing Director Phone: +1 203 440 1940 Mail: ralph.abato@doleco-usa.com

www.doleco-usa.com

Thank you for your attention.

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F&T LaSiSe

Research and Technology Center for load securement in Selm / Germany