When is a crush test not a crush test? or What constitutes a valid crush test?

摘要

Recent discussions at the international level are elaborated regarding the intent and method for clarifying acceptable package/drop mass orientations for the dynamic crush test that is required for some Type B and some Type A fissile radioactive material packages. Coverage includes part of the discussions that occurred at an International Atomic Energy Agency Consultants Services Meeting convened to discuss this issue in September 2008.