EVALUATION OF THREE DEVICES TO SECURE INTERMODAL CONTAINERS TO FLAT-BED TRAILERS

Three different securement devices have been tested to determine whether they meet Department of Transportation safety and strength requirements for attaching intermodal containers to regular flat-bed trailers. The tests consisted of a series of static loads applied to simulate the hazards of transportation. Each of the three devices passed all tests and it is concluded that the designs are satisfactory and that they may be used for over-the-road transport of ammunition. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Naval Weapons Handling Laboratory

  Colts Neck, NJ  United States 
• Authors:
  • Trowbridge, W H
• Publication Date: 1974-9-20

Media Info

• Pagination: 12 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commodities; Containers; Design; Fasteners; Freight transportation; Hazardous materials; Intermodal transportation; Occupant protection devices; Trailers; Vehicle bodies
• Uncontrolled Terms: Impact protection
• Old TRIS Terms: Container design; Flatbed body
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Highways; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00081946
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NWHL-7428
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 6 1975 12:00AM