COLLAPSIBLE ALUMINUM HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS SHIPPING CONTAINER

Abstract

A study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of a collapsible aluminum household container and determine its acceptability for Navy use. It was concluded that: (1) the aluminum household container is structurally sound; (2) the load capacity may be safely increased from the rated 1800 lbs. (7.5 lbs. per cu.ft.) to 3700 lbs. (15 lbs. per cu.ft.); (3) the sling hooks (lifting lugs) are inadequate and should not be used for handling purposes; (4) prolonged exposure to weather or salt spray should be avoided; (5) the roof design precludes tiering of containers. Minor modification and reinforcement using similar materials will permit conformance to recommendations received in field service reports.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1952
Accession Number
AD0647969

Entities

People

  • J. H. Taylor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Aluminum
  • Assembly
  • Cargo
  • Cargo Handling
  • Cargo Ships
  • Containers
  • Deflection
  • Disassembly
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Families (Human)
  • Materials
  • Sheets
  • Shipping
  • Shipping Containers
  • Supply Depots

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design