When calculating the aggregate working load limit of all direct tiedowns, how much of the tiedown WLL is counted for each tiedown attached to both sides of the vehicle?

When calculating the aggregate working load limit (WLL) of direct tie-downs, it is important to understand how the effectiveness of each tiedown is evaluated, particularly when tiedowns are used on both sides of the vehicle.

In this scenario, if a tiedown is attached to both sides of the vehicle, the full strength of that tiedown’s WLL is utilized because it is effectively sharing the load, and both sides contribute equally to securing the cargo. Hence, each tiedown maintains its original strength rather than being reduced, which allows for an accurate representation of the overall securing capacity.

Therefore, for each tiedown that is attached to both sides, the full amount, or 100%, of the tiedown's WLL is considered in the calculation for the aggregate working load limit. This approach ensures that the total capacity being factored in reflects the complete securing power of the tiedowns in use.