Transportability Testing of Commercial Container Improved Dunnage Method

Abstract

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to conduct rail impact tests to verify the safety of the loading procedures mentioned within this report. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the tests conducted. As tested, the improved dunnage method of bracing in commercial containers successfully passed rail impact testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA261787

Entities

People

  • Jason B. Solberg

Organizations

  • Defense Ammunition Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Brakes
  • Classification
  • Containers
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Impact Tests
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Munitions
  • Pneumatic Brakes
  • Projectiles
  • Propelling Charges
  • Security
  • Transportation
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.