ASTM D5487-98(2002)

ASTM D5487-98(2002) - 10.10.1998

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the general procedures of using shock machines to replicate the effects of vertical drops of loaded shipping containers, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

D5276-19(2023)	Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
D996-23	Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D999-08(2023)	Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D3332-99(2023)	Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
D4332-22	Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
E122-17(2022)	Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process