8.2 Establish Assurance Level—Specify a level of test intensity. The level should be one of three pre-established assurance levels. This must be pre-established based on the product value, the desired level of anticipated damage that can be tolerated, the number of units to be shipped, knowledge of the shipping environment, or other criteria. Assurance Level…
1 Scope*1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements encountered in various distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications…
3 Apparatus3.1 Drying oven or equivalent device, capable of maintaining the temperature at (105 ± 2) °C at the position for the cup(s) (see 3.2 and 5.4).3.2 A cylindrical glass weighing cup, with a diameter of 35 mm capable of containing a test piece (see 4.1), a minimum volume of 50 ml and a corresponding…
5 Apparatus5.1 Testing Machine—A testing machine of the constantrate-of-crosshead-movement type and comprising essentially the following:5.1.1 Fixed Member—A fixed or essentially stationary member carrying one grip.5.1.2 Movable Member—A movable member carrying a second grip.5.1.3 Grips—Grips for holding the test specimen between the fixed member and the movable member of the test apparatus can be either a…
