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BS 3951-2.4(1992) : 1992

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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FREIGHT CONTAINERS - SPECIFICATION AND TESTING OF SERIES 1 FREIGHT CONTAINERS - NON-PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS FOR DRY BULK

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-07-1995

Superseded by

BS ISO 1496-4:1991

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1992

Committees responsible
National foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Dimensions and ratings
5. Design requirements
6. Testing
Annexes
A. Diagrammatic representation of capabilities
    appropriate to all types and sizes of dry bulk
    non-pressurized containers, except where otherwise
    stated
B. Details of requirements for load-transfer areas in
    base structures of containers
C. Dimensions of fork-lift pockets (where provided)
D. Dimensions of grappler-arm lifting areas (where
    provided)
E. Dimensions of gooseneck tunnels (where provided)
F. Typical examples of the location of openings for
    loading of dry bulk non-pressurized box-type
    containers
G. Bibliography
Tables
1. Container types
2. Forces to be applied in stacking test
3. Air leakage rates

Gives specification and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of dry bulk, non-pressurized type, suitable for international exchange and for transport by road, rail and sea. Presents minimum requirements, because of variations in density and flow characteristics of dry bulk cargoes, containers complying with this part of ISO 1496 may not be suitable for carriage of all such cargoes. Containers for dangerous goods may be subject to additional international and national requirements. Marking requirements for these containers should comply with ISO 6346.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
40
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

BS 7072:1989 Code of practice for inspection and repair of offshore containers
BS 5073:1982 Guide to stowage of goods in freight containers

ISO 6346:1995 Freight containers Coding, identification and marking
ISO 668:2013 Series 1 freight containers Classification, dimensions and ratings
ISO 830:1999 Freight containers — Vocabulary
ISO 1161:2016 Series 1 freight containers — Corner and intermediate fittings — Specifications

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