MIL-STD-1660 Tests of Combination Wooden Species Used for Fabricating MIL-P-15011 Pallets

Abstract

This report discusses test conducted on wooden pallets made from oak and pine in configurations specified in MIL-P-15011. The hybrid consisted of an oak base and stringers with a pine deck. Three pallet sizes were tested (40- by 48-inches, 42- by 53-inches, and 35- by 45 1/2 inches) to the test requirements of MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads. As a result of this testing, the pallets satisfied the requirements of MIL-STD-1660 with a rectangular-shaped unit load. Two samples of each pallet size were loaded between 3,500 - 4,000 pounds and subjected to the test criteria. All six pallets remained intact throughout the test sequence. It is recommended that the pine deck MIL-P-15011 pallets be used for shipment and storage of ammunition; however, further investigation is required to determine if the pine deck is equivalent to an oak deck in terms of environmental durability on a long-term basis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA245231

Entities

People

  • A. C. Mcintosh

Organizations

  • Defense Ammunition Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Assembly
  • Availability
  • Carriages
  • Classification
  • Design Criteria
  • Disassembly
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Impact Tests
  • Munitions
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Validation
  • Weight

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  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.