Accession Number:

ADA048149

Title:

Rail Impact Test of an Internal Restraint System for Commercial Intermodal Containers.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL WEAPONS HANDLING CENTER COLTS NECK N J

Personal Author(s):

• Ciccolella,F. G.

Report Date:

1977-08-03

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

This report describes rail impact tests conducted upon a concept of an Internal Restraint System Kit to secure three different ammunition loads in commercial intermodal containers. The results of the tests indicate this concept can satisfactorily restrain the load within the containers. Author

Descriptors:

• *IMPACT TESTS
• *EXPLOSIVES
• *RAILROAD CARS
• *CONTAINERIZED SHIPPING
• FIBERGLASS
• MILITARY SUPPLIES
• ALUMINUM ALLOYS
• RAIL TRANSPORTATION
• ALLOYS
• STEEL
• SAFETY
• STANDARDS
• RESTRAINT
• CONTAINERS
• PLYWOOD
• CARGO HANDLING
• CABLE ASSEMBLIES

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE