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ASTM-D4169:2005 Edition

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D4169-05 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems

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ASTM 2005 12
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1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements encountered in various distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test procedures.

1.2 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 1.1.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 Scope
Referenced Documents
Terminology
2 Significance and Use
Test Specimen
Conditioning
3 TABLE 1
4 Acceptance Criteria
Procedure
Hazard Elements and Test Schedules
Schedule A–Handling–Manual and Mechanical
6 TABLE 2
7 Schedule B – Warehouse Stacking and Schedule C–Vehicle Stacking
8 Schedule D – Stacked Vibration and Schedule E – Vehicle Vibration
Schedule F – Loose Load Vibration
9 Schedule G – Simulated Rail Switching
Schedule H – Environmental Hazard
Schedule I–Low Pressure (High Altitude) Hazard
10 Report
Precision and Bias
Keywords
X1. Appendix-Example Test Plans
X1.1
X1.2 Example A
X1.3 Example B
11 X2. Using the DC-2 Distribution Cycle
X2.1
X2.2
12 REFERENCES
ASTM-D4169
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