The Modular Container Unitized Load Concept

Abstract

A concept is proposed for a modular container system which will furnish a low cost, expendable packaging and packing capability married to the standard 40 in. x 48 in. pallet base, and compatible with all transportation and storage media. A 5 size system is proposed ranging in cube from 1.67 to 13.34 cubic feet, to be used for preloaded shipments, TO+E packages and block loads, operation of combat type support units, organizational moves, and general purpose depot use.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0417288

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Akrep

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Biomedical Research
  • Close Support
  • Combat Support
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Containers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Expendable
  • Forward Areas
  • Identification
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling
  • Packaging
  • Standards
  • Transportation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.