Transportability Test of Survivability Overpack Container (SOC). Volume 1
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was requested by the U.S. Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command (AMCCOM) to conduct transportability testing of the Survivability Overpack Container (SOC). Methods of securing the SOC were designed, tested and evaluated. The SOC is an overpack container for shipping and/or storage of three XM785 projectiles in their XM617 primary containers. Constructed of steel, the SOC provides the weapons with enhanced protection and security. The SOC has dimensions of 75-3/8 inches long, 52 inches wide and 34-13/32 inches high. The maximum gross weight is 3,500 pounds, based on a tare weight of 2,200 pounds and a payload of 1,300 pounds. The SOC has a caster mounting bracket on each corner to accommodate readily detachable casters. The SOC was tested with solid rubber, polyurethane, and phenolic material casters, along with casters removed. Internally, the CM617 primary containers are retained in place by either of two alternative designs under consideration. The two alternative designs used to secure the two XM617 containers were each instrumented with two triaxial accelerometers. Instrumentation was used to compare the forces induced on each container during the road test with the M923 5-ton truck, M871 semitrailer and HEMTT. The SOC was positioned laterally and longitudinally on each of the test vehicles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA207060
Entities
People
- Jerome H. Krohn
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center