CORDSTRAP(tm) W/MK-82 Bombs, TP-94-01, "Transportability Testing Procedures"
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division, (SOSAC-DEV), was tasked by the USAF Air Expeditionary Battlelab to conduct transportability testing and to validate Cordstrap(Trademark) material as an alternative to using wood for blocking and bracing the MK-82 500 pounds bombs in an end-opening 20 foot-long intermodal container. Based on our review and testing, the Cordstrap(Trademark) material was not effective as an alternative to wood for restraint of the Mk-82 bombs in an end-opening intermodal container. During testing, the Cordstrap(Trademark) either stretched excessively or broke which allowed the payload to move. Also, the airbags that were used during initial testing lost pressure due to temperature changes and would not hold the load tightly. The Cordstrap(Trademark) system is dependent on the intermodal container having lashing rings located along the floor and roof. Not all intermodal containers have lashing rings; and, therefore, the system could not be used in containers without rings. Additionally, the Cordstrap(Trademark) material was not effective as an alternative to wood since considerable wood dunnage was still required to block and brace the payload. Cordstrap(Trademark) material could not be used as a forward bulkhead and required excessive time and labor to install.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA405401
Entities
People
- Philip W. Barickman
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center