ASTM D4577-00(2003) - 10.4.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method is designed to determine the resistance of a shipping container to a vertically applied constant load for either a specified time or to failure. The test method may also, include, for example, a package of a shipping container, palletized or unitized loads.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D644-99

Standard Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying

E122-17(2022)

Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

D685-22

Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D4332-22

Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing

D4442-20(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Based Materials

D642-25

Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads