Testing and Analysis of Household Goods Containers

Abstract

As part of the Air Force Packaging Evaluation Agency (AFPEA) mission, test and evaluation services are available to all agencies in the DOD. These service are used to evaluate a single container design or to compare and contrast various designs and products from a variety of sources. Through this engineering effort, AFPEA is able to help make sure the best and most economical containers are used in the transportation system. Recently, the Design Division of AFALD/PTP conducted testing and evaluation of six household goods containers. While none of the containers passed the testing criteria established, there was ample opportunity to observe the effect of variations in construction. It is very probable that with more emphasis on the container seal design, one or more of the tested containers can successfully pass all tests required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADB021491

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  • Richard T. Gibbons

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  • Human Systems

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  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Construction
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Families (Human)
  • Household Goods
  • Impact Tests
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Packaging
  • Performance Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Transportation

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