Accession Number:

AD0856926

Title:

Feasibility Test of TRICON Container.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Dec 68-30 Apr 69,

Corporate Author:

ARMY GENERAL EQUIPMENT TEST ACTIVITY FORT LEE VA

Personal Author(s):

• Baggs, Frank H.

Report Date:

1969-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

48.0

Abstract:

A Feasibility Test of a TRICON Container was conducted to determine adaptability for movement by railcar and standard military transport vehicle to determine suitability for handling by standard military materials handling equipment and to evaluate the safety aspects. It is concluded that the TRICON container meets the above objectives of the test and is considered technically feasible for military usage.

Descriptors:

• (*CONTAINERS
• TRANSPORTATION)
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• CARGO VEHICLES
• RAILROAD CARS
• ARMY EQUIPMENT
• TRAILERS
• LOGISTICS
• HANDLING
• MAINTENANCE
• RELIABILITY
• SAFETY
• SHEETS

Subject Categories:

• Containers and Packaging

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE