Performance of Plastic Packaging for Hazardous Materials Transportation. Part 1. Mechanical Properties.

Abstract

This report, prepared for the U. S. Department of Transportation, contains background information useful in evaluating the performance of plastic packagings for hazardous materials transportation, insofar as mechanical properties are concerned. Current DoT regulations and test methods are reviewed, as well as testing procedures from other organizations and countries. Also included are recommendations to modify current DoT regulations to make test methods more quantitative Finally, experimental data are presented which represent the initial stage of a study it is hoped will ultimately lead to the establishment of criteria upon which the long time behavior of plastic containers can be predicted based on short time tests. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA301258

Entities

People

  • Charles M. Guttman
  • John M. Crissman
  • Louis J. Zapas

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Communities of Interest

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Chemistry
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastics
  • Polyethylenes
  • Resins
  • Stress Cracking
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Test Methods

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