ACCIDENT-RESISTANT CONTAINER: MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES EVALUATION

The philosophy for the accident-resistant container (ARC) design concept and the evaluation of the candidate structures and materials are described. Structures evaluated were (1) inner and outer metallic shells, (2) energy-absorption end structures, and (3) closure joints. Materials evaluated were those believed capable of providing the fire-barrier protection, energy absorption, and payload nesting. Also evaluated were the thermal properties of the structure and of the candidate materials to be used for fire barrier and nesting of the payload.

• Corporate Authors:

  SANDIA LABORATORIES

  ALBUQUERQUE, NM  United States 
• Authors:
  • Berry, R E
  • Hill, T K
  • Joseph, W W
  • Clarke, R K
• Publication Date: 1975-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 95 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum alloys; Chemical agents; Containers; Deformation; Energy absorbing materials; Explosions; Fire resistance; Fire retardants; Fires; Hazardous materials; Heat insulating materials; Lane closure; Materials selection; Materials tests; Occupant protection devices; Packaging; Protection; Road construction; Safety; Shock resistance; Thermal properties; Transportation; Weapons; Wood
• Uncontrolled Terms: Closures; Impact protection; Impact strength
• Old TRIS Terms: Energy absorbers; Materials evaluation; Payloads /highway construction/
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Materials; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00094655
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Contract Numbers: AT(29-1)-789
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 14 1976 12:00AM