Analysis of Type A packaging systems based on greater than 400 individual packaging tests

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7343295

Edling, D. A.

Type A packagings commonly used within the U.S. were studied to determine their performance with respect to, ''Tests for demonstrating ability to withstand normal conditions of transport,'' (e.g., water spray, free drop (4 ft), penetration, corner drop, and compression). There are several differences in U.S. and IAEA Type A packaging requirements and these are outlined. For purposes of this study, U. S. requirements were used. More than 100 separate packagings (greater than 400 individual tests) were studied and evaluated. Most of these packagings can be divided into four basic groups: steel drums, wooden boxes, fiberboard containers, and steel boxes. The steel drums met all the requirements with a minimum of qualification and restrictions on use. The wooden boxes performed well, with three-way corner construction providing the best results. The Type A performance requirements had a much greater effect on fiberboard packagings (boxes and drums). In most cases penetration of the fiberboard container did occur, but this was dependent on the inner packagings and materials used. Steel boxes offer a wide flexibility in types of construction, materials usable, volumes, and authorized gross weights. Material usage and construction for wooden and fiberboard containers, such as use of plywood in box construction, banding of boxes, and use of ''firm'' cushioning materials within fiberboard containers, are also discussed.

• Research Organization: Mound Lab., Miamisburg, Ohio (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: E(33-1)-GEN-53
• OSTI ID: 7343295
• Report Number(s): MLM-2340(OP); CONF-760813-7; IAEA-SR-10/12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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