WK36182 Revision of D642 - 00(2010) Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads

1. Rationale

References from major studies done at Michigan State University and other institutions. The studies are published in peer-review journals on Packaging and therefore will be easily accessible. These studies were presented at the ASTMK Symposium on data last fall.

Keywords

compression; compression strength; corrugated boxes; dynamic load; fixed platen; floating platen; packaging; shipping containers; unit loads; Compression testing--container materials; Corrugated shipping/packing materials; Dynamic load tests; Loading tests--shipping materials; Shipping containers/materials/applications ;

Citing ASTM Standards

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ASTM WK36182

Work Item: ASTM WK36182 - Revision of D642 - 00(2010) Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads