Vehicle Storage and Transport Frame (VSTF), Engineering Evaluation Tests: MIL-STD-1660, "Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads" TP-94-01, "Transportability Testing Procedures"
Abstract
The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), Validation Engineering Division (SOSAC-DEV) was tasked by the Transportation Engineering Division (SOSAC-DET) to conduct an Engineering Evaluation Test to determine if the Vehicle Storage and Transport Frame (VSTF), manufactured by Mobile Shelter Systems, could be utilized for the unitization and transportation of metal ammunition cans and boxed ammunition. The testing was conducted for informational purposes only. The VSTF was evaluated by the testing procedures set forth in MIL-STD-1660 and TP-94-01. Stacking, vibration, drop, incline impact, sling compatibility, forklift handling, disassembly and on/off road transportability testing were conducted on the VSTF. The testing caused severe damage to the VSTF. During testing, the outside tabs on the top shelves failed. Welds failed on both the cross members and the base corners, and the reinforced tabs on the top shelves were bent during testing. The failures created an unsafe condition which would preclude the continued safe transport of ammunition. As tested, the VSTF, manufactured by Mobile Shelter Systems, did not successfully complete the MIL-STD-1660 and TP-94-01 test requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408588
Entities
People
- Philip W. Barickman
Organizations
- Defense Ammunition Center