Methodology for Identification of Testing to Conduct on Type A and Industrial Packagings
- FH,DFSNW
This document furnishes knowledge and methods for determining how to demonstrate compliance with the US. Department of Transportation (DOT) packaging testing requirements for Type A packagings (DOT Type A) and Industrial Packagings (IP). The primary emphasis is on the requirements identified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) 173.411, ''Industrial packagings,'' 173.412, ''Additional design requirements for Type A packages,'' 173.461, ''Demonstration of compliance with tests,'' 173.462, ''Preparation of specimens for testing,'' 173.465 ''Type A packaging tests,'' 173.466, ''Additional tests for Type A packagings designed for liquids and gases,'' and 178.350, ''Specification 7A; general packaging, Type A.'' These sections of the regulations identify the testing requirements and methods for demonstration of compliance. This document does not provide guidance for the testing of fissile materials packagings.
- Research Organization:
- FH,DFSNW (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM) (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-96RL13200
- OSTI ID:
- 806889
- Report Number(s):
- HNF-8049, Rev.0; EDT-629621
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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