Transportability Testing of CNU-309/E and/or CNU-332/E Containers in a Side Opening Commercial Container.

摘要

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was requested by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to test a loading and bracing procedure in a side opening commercial container of 30mm ammunition in CNU-309/E or CNU-332/E containers. A total of 24 inertly-filled containers were loaded into a side opening commercial container. The gross weight of the loaded container was 33,350 pounds. Transportability tests included rail, road hazard, open road, washboard, and shipboard transportation simulation tests. After two modifications of the loading and bracing procedure, a working configuration evolved. The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) Drawing No. 19-48-7115 was found to be acceptable for the tested modes of transportation. The results of the tests are included in this report.