| Tiedown Ring Strength Test in Side-Opening International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Container |
SEP 93 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr.; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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 | The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to rail impact test U.S. Air Force (USAF) chains used in retaining extruded aluminum containers in a side- opening International Organization for Standardization (ISO) container (see USADACS Test Report No. 93-08, Transportability Test of Extruded Aluminum Containers Secured with USAF Chains in a Side-Opening Container). The test resulted in ... |
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| TOW Missile Pallet MIL-STD-1660 Tests |
AUG 93 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) to test the TOW missile pallet. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the MIL-STD-1660 tests conducted. As tested, the metal pallet passed MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads, tests. |
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| Armored Crawler Tractor and Rake Rail Transportability and Tiedown Provision Pull Tests |
JUL 93 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U. S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Army Tank- Automotive Command, AMSTA-UED, to perform rail transportability and tiedown provision pull tests on the T-9 MCAP armored crawler tractor and rake. The armored crawler tractor with blade attached and demountable rake on pallet were tested 13-14 July 1993. The tractor and rake were cabled to a flatcar for rail ... |
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| Commercial Web Straps and Chain Methods of Securement for Joint Services Road Test |
JUL 93 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to test procedures for securing loads with chains and load binders, commercial web straps with winches furnished by Tri-State Motor Transit, and commercial web strap assemblies. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the tests conducted. As tested, the procedure of securing the loads to the trailer ... |
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| Transportation Test of M876A1 U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Telephone Maintenance Truck (TMT) |
MAY 93 |
123 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) to test an M876A1 Telephone Maintenance Truck (TMT). The TMT is a modified M939Al chassis fitted with a commercially-produced Telephone Maintenance Truck Bed (TMTB). The objective of the test was to test modified vehicle for transportation by subjecting the truck to rail impact and road tests as ... |
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| Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of the Plastic Container M621 (Inert) Loaded with Dummy Ammunition, Packaging Group II |
28 JAN 93 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Walter B. Holcombe; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), has tested the M621 plastic ammunition container to verify if an alternative closure is required for this container to meet or exceed the requirements of the united nations recommendation on the transport of dangerous goods. The boxes were tested by the U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) by performing drop vibration and stacking tests. Five drops were performed ... |
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| Wooden Box Pallet MIL-STD-1660 Tests |
DEC 92 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Supply Engineering Division (SMCAC-DES), to test a wooden box pallet. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the MIL-STD-1660 tests conducted. As tested, the wooden box pallet passed MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads, tests. |
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| Caristrap Evaluation |
NOV 92 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Quinn D. Hartman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the Office of the Project Manager, Ammunition Logistics (PM-AMMOLOG) to evaluate 1-1/4-inch Caristrap Weatherguard synthetic strapping material as a possible replacement for the metal strapping currently being used by the U.S. Army for ammunition unitization. A series of test's was conducted utilizing lab equipment and tactical vehicles to assess the suitability of the Caristrap ... |
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| Environmental Monitoring of Airflex Shelters in Okinawa |
OCT 92 |
189 pages |
| Authors:
Quinn D. Hartman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by Office of the Project Manager, Ammunition Logistics (PM-AMMOLOG) to monitor the environmental conditions of ammunition stored in Airflex shelters at the 83d Ordnance Battalion, Chibana Ammunition Supply Branch, Okinawa. A total of eight Airflex shelters were installed in 0kinawa with four at Pad 42626 and four at Pad 42635. Three of the four Airflex ... |
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| Testing of Locally-Fabricated Tiedown Fittings |
SEP 92 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| During the Ammunition Hotwash Conference, 26 March 1991, held at Ramstem Air Base, GE, it was pointed out that the Mickey Mouse and Bigfoot tiedown fittings were neither affordable nor available for transportation companies. These fittings are used to tiedown loads on M871 and M872 trailers with web straps. As result, the transportation companies resorted to fabricating their own fittings. ASa result of the field expedient locally-fabricated tiedown fittings collected ... |
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| Bones Securement System Evaluation |
AUG 92 |
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| Authors:
Quinn D. Hartman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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 | The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to perform an evaluation of the Bones Securement System to determine if the system was capable of securing ammunition in commercial intermodal freight containers for shipment by rail and road. Results from rail impact testing of a commercial container loaded with 155mm projectile pallets indicated that the Bones Securement ... |
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| Validation Engineering Division Capabilities |
AUG 92 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| Ammunition Certification of U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) M927A1 and M923A1 Trucks |
JUN 92 |
174 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Systems Command, to test an M927Al truck with a 20-foot International Organization for Standardization (ISO) bed and an M923Al truck with a 14-foot cargo bed for compliance with Transportability Testing Procedures, TP-91-01, July 1991. The procedures include rail impact and road transportation tests. Both vehicles satisfied the test requirements ... |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests on 81mm Mortar Pallet with Adapters |
MAY 92 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-AEP, to conduct tests on the 81mm mortar pallet with adapters. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the MIL-STD-1660 tests conducted. As fabricated, the 81mm mortar pallet with adapters passed MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads; however, First Article Testing (FAT) ... |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests of 120mm Mortar Containers on Wooden Pallets |
APR 92 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-AEP, to test unitization procedures for the 120mm mortar containers on wooden pallets. This report contains the procedures and test results from MIL-STD-1660 tests. As tested, the 120mm mortar containers on wooden pallets met all design requirements for MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit ... |
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| Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing of the M621 Plastic Container (4H2) |
01 MAR 92 |
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| Authors:
Walter B. Holcombe; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), has tested the M621 plastic ammunition container to verify if an alternative closure is required for this container to meet or exceed the requirements of the United Nations recommendation on the transport of dangerous goods. The boxes were tested by the U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) by performing drop vibration, and stacking tests. Five drops were performed ... |
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| M621 Plastic Container Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Test |
MAR 92 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-ESK, to test the M621 container. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing conducted. As tested, the M621 container successfully passed level 11 packaging requirements for POP testing. |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests of Plastic Box Pallet |
MAR 92 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Jason Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Supply Engineering Division (SMCAC-DES), to test the 2,500-pound-capacity plastic box pallet. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the MIL-STD)-1660 tests conducted. As tested, the plastic box pallet failed MIL- STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads. |
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| United Nations (UN) Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of DS2 Containers |
FEB 92 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-ESK, to perform Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing on DS2, level 11, containers to determine their suitability for the transportation and storage of chemical decontaminating agents. At ARDEC, SMCAR-ESK, requested POP testing was conducted at the level I requirements with all containers passing this more ... |
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| Unit Load Aviation Resupply Pallet (ULARP) Testing |
FEB 92 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Quinn D. Hartman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was tasked by the Project Manager, Ammunition Logistics (PM-AMMOLOG) to develop helicopter resupply loads on the Unit Load Aviation Resupply Pallet (ULARP) for the Cobra, Apache, Comanche, and Kiowa helicopters. Eleven helicopter loads were developed and tested utilizing a 10,000-pound load capacity, 108- by 88-inch INTEX pallet and a 5,000-pound load capacity, 88- by 54-inch half-size 463L pallet. The testing performed ... |
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| Transportability Testing of Commercial Container Improved Dunnage Method |
JAN 92 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to conduct rail impact tests to verify the safety of the loading procedures mentioned within this report. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the tests conducted. As tested, the improved dunnage method of bracing in commercial containers successfully passed rail impact testing. |
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| 40mm Ammunition PA120 Container Pallet Rail Impact Test |
DEC 91 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Supply Engineering Division (SMCAC-DES), to conduct rail impact testing on the 40mm ammunition pallet. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the test conducted. As tested, the pallet marginally passed rail impact testing and would require first article testing (FAT) of the production pallets. |
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| 21C Fiber Drum Rail Impact Test |
OCT 91 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to test a loading and bracing procedure for nitroguanidine packed in 15.5 -diameter by 24.4 -high Department of Transportation (DOT) 21C fiber drums in a 50'-6 -long boxcar. Inert test samples of the DOT 21C drums were fabricated and loaded into the boxcar. The boxcar was then tested IAW ... |
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| U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center (NRDEC) solar Radiation Tests on MILVAN Shielding |
AUG 91 |
83 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center (NRDEC) to conduct engineering tests on solar radiation covers that can be used over MILVANs to protect ammunition. These tests monitored interior and exterior temperatures of protected and unprotected MILVANs. Tests were conducted at USADACS, Savanna, IL, during the summer of 1991. Covers for testing were ... |
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| MIL-STD-398 Test Of Net Weight Filling System Barricade |
JUL 91 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was tasked by Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant (LSAAP), Texarkana, TX to provide MIL- STD-398, Military Standard Shields, Operational for Ammunition Operations, Criteria for Design of and Tests for Acceptance, instrumentation services for measuring blast overpressure and thermal flux produced by igniting 6.25 pounds of M10 propellant in the net weight filling system barricade. This amount of explosives duplicated the maximum ... |
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| MIIL-STD-398 Test Of Prototype Explosive Containment Device (ECD) for Initiating Explosives Utilized in Detonator Production |
JUL 91 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. Mclntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was tasked by Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant (LSAAP), Texarkana, TX to provide MHS'ID-398, Military Standard Shields, Operational for Ammunition Operations, Criteria for Design of and Tests for Acceptance, instrumentation services for measuring blast overpressure and thermal flux of the prototype Explosive Containment Device (ECD) when 1.25 ounces of lead azide is functioned. The 1.25 ounces of lead azide represent the ... |
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| MIL-STD-398 Test of Manual Explosives Transport Vehicle (METV) |
JUL 91 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U. S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was tasked by Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant (LSAAP), Texarkana, TX to provide MIL- STD-398, Military Standard Shields, Operational for Ammunition Operations, Criteria for Design of and Tests for Acceptance, instrumentation services for measuring blast overpressure and thermal flux produced by detonating 22.5 ounces of lead azide in the Manual Explosives Transport Vehicle (METV). The METV is used to transport ... |
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| Evaluation of Army Ideas for Excellence Program (AIEP) Suggestion No. AMV0900593 |
MAY 91 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Quinn D. Hartman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-ESK, Rock Island, IL, to evaluate an Army Ideas for Excellence Program (AIEP) entry which involved modifying unitization procedures for 4.2-inch chemical munitions. The proposed idea would replace a 3/4-inch piece of plywood that has 24 drilled 1 1/ 4-inch-diameter holes with 5 3/4-inch-long ... |
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| Operation Desert Storm Environmental Monitoring Ammunition Temperatures |
FEB 91 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), monitored ammunition temperatures within Saudi Arabia (SA) for a period of approximately two months in support of Operation Desert Storm. The SMCAC-DEV data logger was installed on temperature sensitive munitions by instructors from USADACS. Nuclear Weapons Department (SMCAC-AST), detailed to SA. This test is the first in a series to ensure long- term reliability of fielded ammunition ... |
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| Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Pods on a Center Beam Bulkhead Flatcar and a Bulkhead Flatcar |
DEC 90 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Quinn D. Hartman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), developed loading and bracing procedures for shipping Multiple Launch Rocket System (NMRS) pods on center beam bulkhead flatcars and bulkhead flatcars at the suggestion of CSX Transportation. U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School, Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, SMCAC-DET, to conduct rail impact testing of the loading and bracing procedures. Testing of the ... |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests on Tactical Explosive System (TEXS) |
AUG 90 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-AEP, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ to test the Tactical Explosive System (TEXS). This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the MIL-STD- 1660 tests conducted. As tested, the modified top and bottom pallet adapter assembly successfully passed MIL-STD- 1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit ... |
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| Rail Impact Test of Rotary Towed Sweeper |
AUG 90 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U. S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U. S. Army Tank- Automotive Command to rail impact test per MIL-STD-810D, Military Standard Environmental Test Methods and Engineering Guidelines, the rotary towed sweeper, manufactured by M-B Company, Incorporated, New Holstein, WI. Two MIL-STD-810D rail impact tests were performed on the rotary towed sweeper. While tying down the rotary towed sweeper for ... |
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| Explosive Safety Training Training for Total Quality |
Aug 1990 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Barbara J Overton; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| This course provides basic training in the safety and fundamental aspects of ammunition and explosives for personnel directly Involved in ammunition operations. It is primarily designed for non-supervisory wage grade employees, including wage leaders, requiring certification as required by AMCR 360-4, TRADOC-R 360-30, and FORSCOM-R 350-10. Course includes generalized training on missile shop safety, Standing Operating Procedure (SOPs), blocking and bracing procedures, storage and outloading drawings, fire safety, grounding requirements, ... |
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| Large Rocket Motor Demilitarization Technology Review and Research and Development Funding Requirement for Fiscal Year 1991-1992 |
Aug 1990 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Solim S Kwak; Byrd; John L Jr; Gayle Zajicek; Ed Ansell; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| As the result of increasingly stringent environmental regulations and public pressures, alternative disposal technologies for large rocket motor demilitarization must be developed to replace open burning and detonation. The restriction or loss of open burning and detonation disposal options could have a severe effect on the ICRM life cycle, since wastes are generated and must be dealt with at every step, from manufacturing through final disposition of the system. There ... |
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| Demilitarization Alternatives to Open Burning/Open Detonation (OB/OD) |
Aug 1990 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Ed Ansell; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| There is growing concern within the U.S. Army that the Department of Defense (DOD), federal, or state environmental protection agencies may in the future, restrict or limit the practice of OB/OD of munitions and explosives. As the Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA) field operating element, the U.S. Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command (AMCCOM) has the responsibility to oversee the demilitarization of the services excess and obsolete ammunition. |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests for PA116 Containers on Standard 40 by 44-Inch Metal Pallets with Fork Times Safety Bars |
JUN 90 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
William Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| An evaluation of the incorporation of fork times safety bars on all standard metal pallets for safer material handling operations was conducted. These safety bars were intended to reduce the risk of pallets tipping off the fork times during handling by inexperienced operators. |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Test on Revised Metal Volcano Pallet and Top Adapter |
MAR 90 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Jason B. Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The revised Volcano pallet and pallet adapter was tested and evaluated. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the MIL-STD-1660 tests conducted. As tested, the revised Volcano pallet and pallet adapter successfully passed MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads, with the understanding that an Engineering Change Proposal will be initiated to increase the stacking lug strength. |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests for PA116 Containers on Standard 40 by 44-Inch Metal Pallets with Modified Top Pallet Adapter Assembly |
MAR 90 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| Lifting ring evaluation were conducted on the top pallet adapter assembly for PA116 containers on metal pallets. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the MIL-STD-1660 tests conducted. As tested, the modified top pallet adapter assembly with self nesting lifting rings, successfully passed MIL-STD-1600, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads. |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests of Combination Wooden Species Used for Fabricating MIL-P-15011 Pallets |
JAN 90 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| This report discusses test conducted on wooden pallets made from oak and pine in configurations specified in MIL-P-15011. The hybrid consisted of an oak base and stringers with a pine deck. Three pallet sizes were tested (40- by 48-inches, 42- by 53-inches, and 35- by 45 1/2 inches) to the test requirements of MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit Loads. As a result of this testing, the pallets satisfied the ... |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Tests for M55 Rocket Single Round Containers (SRCs) |
NOV 89 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Jason Solberg; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| An evaluation was conducted on the M55 Rocket Single Round Containers (SRCs) unitized 3-high by 5-wide on a metal pallet. This report contains the procedures, results, and recommendations from the leak integrity tests and MIL- STD-1660 tests conducted. As tested, the M55 Rocket SRC pallet retained leak integrity following MIL-STD-1660 tests. |
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| MIL-STD-398 Explosive Test of Barricade for Volcano MOPMS Cartridge Assembly |
NOV 89 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| This agency was tasked to provide MIL-STD-398 instrumentation services for measuring blast overpressure and thermal flux of the barricade for Volcano MOPMS Pressure Cartridge Assembly. The barricade shields operators from a quantity of explosive material used as a filler for the pressure cartridge. A maximum credible incident (MCI) was identified by LSAAP and approved by U.S. Army Material Command, Field Safety Activity (AMCFSA), Charlestown, IN. Based on this criteria, two ... |
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| MIL-STD-398 Test of Prototype Explosive Containment Device (PECD) |
NOV 89 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was tasked by Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant (LSAAP), Texarkana, TX to provide instrumentation testing services for MIL-STD-398, Military Standard, Shields, Operational for Ammunition Operation, Criteria for Design of and Tests for Acceptance. The Prototype Explosive Containment Device (PECD) was tested at location XX-17 LSAAP near the test barricade at XX-76. The PECD was instrumented with one blast pressure transducer and ... |
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| Transportability Test of the CNU-180B/E Containers in an ISO Side- Opening Container |
SEP 89 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| A blocking and bracing procedure was tested for the CNU-180B/E containers in an Air Force International Standards Organization (ISO) side- opening container. The tests conducted on this shipping configuration were: Rail Impact Test, Hazard Course, Road Trip, Washboard Course, and Shipboard Transportation Simulator (STS). These tests resulted in an acceptable outloading procedure for this shipping configuration. Test results are contained in this report. |
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| Transportability Test of Air Transportable Lifting Device (ATLD) |
SEP 89 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S Army defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Evaluation Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the U.S. Army Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center (BRDEC), STRBE-FMR, to develop a tiedown procedure and perform a rail impact test for the Air Transportable Lifting Device (ATLD). From information provided, the Storage and Outloading Division developed tiedown procedures transporting the ATLD on a flatcar. These procedures were then tested to Association of American ... |
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| DEMILITARIZATION ALTERNATIVES STUDY TO OPEN BURNING/OPEN DETONATION (OB/OD). |
01 JUN 1989 |
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| Authors:
ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| THE DEMILITARIZATION ALTERNATIVES STUDY WAS INITIATED TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO OPEN BURNING/OPEN DETONATION (OB/OD). THE FINAL REPORT WILL IDENTIFY TECHNOLOGY THAT NOW EXISTS, TECHNOLOGY UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PLANNING/THEORETICAL STAGE. THIS IS AN INTERIM REPORT OF THE PROGRESS TO-DATE. IT SHOULD BE EMPHASIZED THAT THIS REPORT IS AN INTERIM REPORT AND THAT NEW MATERIAL, AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, WILL BE ADDED TO THE TECHNOLOGY DATABASE. ANY CONTRIBUTION ... |
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| Engineering Test of Utilization Procedures for 155mm M203A1 Propelling Charges |
JUN 89 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Quinn Hartman; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| Unitization procedures for shipping 155MM M230A1 propelling charges were tested and evaluated. The methods and results of MIL-STD-1660 testing of the unitization procedure are contained within this report. As a result of the MIL-STD-1660 tests, the Evaluation Division is recommending that this unitization procedure be approved for Army wide use in storing and shipping 155MM M203A1 propelling charges. Methods used for testing included drop tests, stacking, impact tests and shock ... |
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| MIL-STD-1660 Test of PA117 Wood Unitization |
MAY 89 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USAFACS), Evaluation Division was requested by the U.S Army Armament, Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), SMCAR-ESK, to test a PA117 container unitization procedure. This unitization procedure used a MIL-P-15011 pallet. The tested configuration was five containers high, six containers wide, and did not have top lifting capabilities. The unit load satisfied the test requirements of MIL-STD-1660, Design Criteria for Ammunition Unit ... |
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| MIL-STD-1600 Tests of 155mm Plastic Containers for Propelling Charge |
JAN 88 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by the Office of the Project Manager, Ammunition Logistics (PM-AMMOLOG) to develop and test a pallet for l55MM plastic containers for propelling charge. Due to Ow compressible nature of the containers, the pallet had to be designed as a box of a fixed height for the units to be stackable. Three different modifications were required ... |
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| Drop Test-21C Fiberboard Drums and Number 4 Type (TNT) Fiberboard Boxes |
SEP 87 |
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| Authors:
William Meyer; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) was tasked by U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center to conduct drop tests on DOT 21C fiberboard drums and No. 4 (TNT) fiberboard boxes to determine conformity to United Nations Proposed Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) rules for hazardous materials. During September 1987, USADACS conducted drop tests on six new and six used DOT 21C fiberboard drums, as well as ... |
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| Mechanical Handling Test of Frame, Top-Lifting, Boxed Ammunition Pallet |
12 MAR 87 |
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| Authors:
A. C. McIntosh Jr; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL
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| Field Units have expressed a need for a device that could be simply attached to existing 105mm wooden tank ammunition pallets to accommodate top lifting. These devices are intended to be attached to select or key pallets for ease in the removal of the first few pallets from a prepositioned barge. The U. S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) has been tested in accordance with Federal Test Method ... |
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