AS 4615.2:2015 Series R freight containers
6.9.2 Procedure
The container shall have a load uniformly distributed over the floor of the container in such a way that the combined mass of the container and the uniformly distributed test load is equal to 2R, and it shall be supported evenly at the four points, as detailed in Appendix F,over an area of not less than 450 cm 2 centrally located at each of the four positions.
The container shall be supported for 5 min and then lowered to the ground.
6.9.3 Requirements
Upon completion of the test, the container shall show neither permanent deformation nor abnormality which will render it unsuitable for use, and the dimensional requirements affecting handling, securing and interchange shall be satisfied.
6.10 Test No. 8—Lifting from the top corner fittings (if required)
6.10.1 General
This test shall be carried out to demonstrate the ability of a container to withstand being lifted from the top corner fittings with the lifting forces applied vertically.
This test shall also be regarded as demonstrating the ability of the floor and base structure to withstand the forces arising from acceleration of the payload in lifting operations.
6.10.2 Procedure
The container under test shall have a load uniformly distributed over the floor in such a way that the combined mass of the container and test load is equal to 2R, and it shall be carefully lifted from all four top corners in such a way that no significant acceleration or
deceleration forces are applied.
The lifting forces shall be applied vertically.
After lifting, the container shall be suspended for 5 min and then lowered to the ground.
6.10.3 Requirements
Upon completion of the test, the container shall show neither permanent deformation nor abnormality which will render it unsuitable for use, and the dimensional requirements affecting handling, securing and interchange shall be satisfied.
6.11.2 Procedure
The container shall have a load uniformly distributed over the floor in such a way that the combined mass of the container and the uniformly distributed test load is equal to 2R. The container shall be supported at the bottom corner fittings only.