Use manufactured wheel chocks or wood blocks at least four inches in height. Do not use wedges or 2 x 4s because they don’t create enough resistance for vehicles with larger tires.

The university said its testing shows these chocks will last at least a decade, which UD estimates will save the Air Force $6.8 million in that time, compared to having to replace wood or plastic ...

Wheel chocks work by being snugged up against tires to prevent them — and the aircraft — from moving. Legacy chocks made of wood sometimes fail for a variety of reasons, Troidl said. "Wood by nature ...

Wheel chocks are small wedges that you fit underneath the wheels of your bike, so it doesn’t move back and forth. But what if you don’t have a wheel chock on hand or don’t have the budget to purchase ...

They’re really common in airports, for instance, where they’re placed against the enormous vehicle’s wheels. They’re usually made from wood or rubber, aviation site GlobeAir shared .

In McCoy, Colorado, there's a large wooden water wheel that's been standing for more than 90 years, thanks in part to one man who's worked to rebuild it and keep its ranching history standing.

Maria Singh's death: Coroner calls for NZTA to provide information on wheel chocks, after woman crushed under car she was jumpstarting. NZ Herald. 19 Jul, 2022 10:18 PM 4 mins to read.