Defense Basic Preservation and Packaging Questions And Answers.

You need to secure a light-duty fiberboard box. Which manufacturer's joint would you use? - AnswerTaped When packing a fiberboard box for shipment, you refer to ASTM D1974 because it contains standards for - Answer-closing, sealing, and reinforcement methods. What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? - Answer-Warping Clinching increases nail retention. For proper clinching, the nail must meet which three (3) criteria? Select all that apply. - Answer-Be angled along the edge grain of the wood Be clinched across the wood grain Be clinching cut nails Have its point protruding completely through wood pieces Have the nail head protruding slightly above the wood Be bent over, and driven back into the wood surface What are hard, cross-grained masses or blemishes in wood called? - Answer-Cross grain You need to ship a 280 lb. load of ammunition to a location with hazardous conditions and military contingencies. Which class of wirebound wood box should you use? - Answer-class 3 You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when - Answer-the deviation results in a stronger box. The item you're shipping will be stored outside in a wet climate for extended periods of time. Which type of box treatment is needed to resist water damage? - Answer-Treatment BYou need to build a crate for an item that weighs 2200 lbs. Which crate-building standard do you use? - Answer-astm d7478 Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? - Answer-Lumber-sheathed You are building a crate for a tall item that weighs 10,000 pounds. Which crate-building standard do you use? - Answer-ASTM D7478 Which Fast-Pack is used for small electronic components like circuit boards? - AnswerWhich type of specialized container would you use to ship a set of large blueprints across the U.S.? - Answer-Mailing tube You built wooden blocking-and-bracing structures for an item but still need to add stability. What is the solution shown here? - Answer-Metal bracket This type of item is often blocked and braced, but may not need cushioning because it can withstand significant impact without damage. - Answer-Rugged Non-military carriers have all of these restrictions EXCEPT - Answer-size and weight limits. You have a package approved for non-military shipment. It weighs 55 pounds and has a combined length plus girth that is 98 inches. Can you ship it via standard USPS? - Answer-Yes, the weight and length plus girth are under the limit. You are shipping a large DoD container. What special tagging is required for global tracking? - AnswerMSL Which marking is NOT included on the outer container label? - Answer-Contract or purchase order numberYou need to expedite a critical shipment. What special marking uses a three-position alphanumeric code to complete the shipment? - Answer-Project Code Which of the following bonding methods secures the load to the pallet? - Answer-Method D: Tie-down straps Which publication contains the military standards for pallets and palletization? - Answer-MIL-STD-147 Which blocking and bracing method prevents an ISO container load from moving up and down? - Answer-Vertical You must load a side-opening ISO container with loaded pallets measuring 43½ x 51 inches long. What is the best way to determine what pallet unit number to use? - Answer-Refer to load drawings for a sideopening ISO container. When loading a palletized ISO container load, what is the general guideline? - Answer-Block and brace according to load requirements and applicable load drawings