NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

CARGO CONTAINERS SERIES 1

Technical requirements and test methods

Part 4

BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRESSURE

Series 1 freight containers. specification and testing. Part 4. Non-pressurized

containers for dry bulk

OKS 55.180.10
OKP 31 7700

Introduction date 2010-07-01

Foreword

The goals and principles of standardization in the Russian Federation are

established by the Federal Law of December 27, 2002 N 184-FZ "On Technical
Regulation" , and the rules for the application of national standards of the Russian
Federation - GOST R 1.0-2004 "Standardization in the Russian Federation. Basic
provisions"

About the standard

1 PREPARED BY CJSC "Promtransniiproekt" (CJSC "Promtransniiproekt")

2 INTRODUCED by the Technical Committee for Standardization TC 246

"Containers"

3 APPROVED AND PUT INTO EFFECT by Order of the Federal Agency for
Technical Regulation and Metrology dated December 14, 2009 N 763-st

4 This standard is modified from the international standard ISO 1496-4:1991

"Series cargo containers - Specifications and test methods - Part 4: Unpressurized bulk
containers", with additions (ISO 1496-4:1991 "Series 1 freight containers - Specification
and testing - Part 4: Non-pressurized containers for dry bulk"), by introducing technical
deviations, explained in the introduction to this standard, and changing its structure.
 Additional words, indicators and their meanings included in the text of the standard
to take into account the needs of the national economy of the Russian Federation are in
italics.

For a comparison of the structure of this International Standard with that of this
International Standard, see Appendix G.

5 INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME

Information about changes to this standard is published in the annually published

information index "National Standards", and the text of changes and amendments - in
the monthly published information indexes "National Standards". In case of revision
(replacement) or cancellation of this standard, a corresponding notice will be published
in the monthly published information index "National Standards". Relevant information,
notices and texts are also posted in the public information system - on the official
website of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology on the Internet

Introduction

This standard is a modification of the international standard ISO 1496-4:1991

"Series 1 freight containers - Specifications and test methods - Part 4: Unpressurized
bulk containers".

Compared with the applied international standard ISO 1496-4:1991, the following
changes have been made to the text of this standard:

- in section 2 "Normative references" ISO 8323:1985 is excluded and references

are given to national standards harmonized with the relevant international ones;

- in section 4, clause 4.2, containers of types 1EEE and 1EE are additionally
introduced;

- in section 5, clauses 5.8.2, 5.10.1.1, 5.10.3, containers of types 1EEE and 1EE
are introduced;

- in section 6, clauses 6.2.1, table 2, 6.4.2, 6.6.2, 6.19.3, table 3, containers of

types 1EEE and 1EE are additionally introduced;

- Annex A additionally introduced containers of types 1EEE and 1EE;

- Annex B introduced containers of types 1EEE, 1EE;

- Annex E introduced containers of types 1EE;

 - the standard is supplemented with a reference appendix G containing a
comparison of the structure of this standard with the structure of the international
standard ISO 1496-4:1991;

- the structural element "Bibliography" is excluded.

1 area of use

1.1 This standard applies to series 1 cargo containers for bulk cargo, unloaded
without pressure, intended for transportation by rail, sea, river and road transport in
direct and mixed communications (hereinafter referred to as containers), and
establishes technical requirements for containers and methods for their testing.

1.2 Because dry bulk cargoes vary in density and flow characteristics, containers
meeting the requirements of this standard may not be suitable for all of the cargoes
mentioned. Therefore, unless otherwise noted, the requirements of this standard are the
minimum requirements.

Containers to be used for the transport of dangerous goods must meet additional
national and international requirements.

1.3 Types of containers, the requirements for which are established by this
standard, are given in table 1.

Table 1 - Types of containers

Types Container type code designations*
box type hopper type
For dry bulk low-caking cargoes
closed B0 B0
airtight IN 1 IN 1
reserve IN 2 IN 2
* In accordance with GOST R 52524 **.

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** In the paper original, the standards numbers are given in normal font. - Database
manufacturer's note.

1.4 Labeling of containers must comply with the requirements of GOST R 52524 .

NOTE Some types of freight containers conforming to the requirements of ISO

1496-1 may be used for the carriage of certain unpackaged dry solid bulk cargoes, with
care and without exceeding the design loads under operating conditions.

2 Normative references
 This standard uses normative references to the following standards:

GOST R 51891-2008 Freight containers series 1. Fittings. Specification (ISO

1161:1984 Series 1 freight containers — Corner fittings — Specification, MOD)

GOST R 52202-2004 Freight containers. Terms and definitions (ISO 830:1999

Freight containers — Terminology, MOD)

GOST R 52524-2005 Freight containers. Coding, identification and marking (ISO

6346:1995 Freight containers — Coding, identification and marking, MOD)

GOST R 53350-2009 Freight containers series 1. Classification, dimensions and

mass (ISO 668:1995 Freight containers series 1. Classification, dimensions and mass,
MOD)

Note - When using this standard, it is advisable to check the validity of reference
standards in the public information system - on the official website of the Federal
Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology on the Internet or according to the
annually published information index "National Standards", which was published as of
January 1 of the current year , and according to the corresponding monthly published
information signs published in the current year. If the reference standard is replaced
(modified), then when using this standard, you should be guided by the replacing
(modified) standard. If the referenced standard is canceled without replacement, the
provision in which the reference to it is given applies to the extent that this reference is
not affected.

3 Terms and definitions

This standard uses the terms and definitions according to GOST R 52202 :

3.1 container for dry bulk low caking cargo: A container for the transport of dry
bulk low caking cargo that can withstand the loads that occur when it is filled with dry
bulk low caking cargo during handling and unloading, and is also equipped with
openings, openings and fittings to facilitate its loading and unloading, in accordance
with with the requirements of this standard.

3.1.1 box-type (closed) container: A container for the carriage of dry bulk low-
caking cargoes with a parallelepiped-shaped cargo area and a doorway on the side of
at least one end, which, accordingly, can be used as a universal general-purpose
container.

3.1.2 hopper container: A container for dry, loose, low-caking cargo that does not
have a doorway and, accordingly, cannot be used as a universal general-purpose
container.
 NOTE Containers for dry bulk low caking goods are referred to as "containers" in
this standard.

3.2 dry bulk low-caking goods: Substances that adhere strongly to each other,
which flow (flow) or can flow under the action of air flow.

3.3 loading openings: Openings provided in the design of the container for filling it
with dry bulk low-caking cargo.

3.4 discharge openings: Openings provided in the design of the container for
unloading dry bulk low-caking cargo from it.

3.5 contact surface with external cargo aeration device point(s) on the surface
of a container through which an external cargo aeration device is attached or detached.

3.6 dangerous goods: Substances which are classified as dangerous by the UN

Expert Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods or by the competent
authority in accordance with 3.7.

3.7 appropriate/competent authority: The authority or authorities designated by

the government in each country to control the conditions of carriage of a particular
consignment.

3.8 dry bulk density

3.9 cargo space: The space bounded by the walls of the container with closed
openings and openings.

4 Dimensions and gross weight

4.1 External dimensions

Overall external dimensions and tolerances of freight containers presented in this

standard are defined by GOST R 53350 . No part of the container structure, including
fittings and/or associated equipment, shall protrude beyond the specified outer
dimensions of a particular type of container.

4.2 Internal dimensions

The internal dimensions of the container should be as large as possible, but in any
case not exceed the dimensions of closed box-type containers - 1EEE , 1EE , 1AAA,
1AA, 1A, 1BBB, 1BB, 1B, 1CC, 1C and 1D (type codes B0-B6), and their minimum
width shall be 2330 mm and measured at 20 °C (68 °F). Measurements made at other
temperatures must be confirmed.
 4.3 Gross weight

The maximum gross weight of a container must comply with GOST R

53350 . Test values may exceed those given in GOST R 53350 .

5 Technical requirements

5.1 General

All containers must meet the following requirements:

5.1.1 Strength requirements for containers are defined in this standard and are
given in schematic form in Annex A (these requirements apply to all containers unless
otherwise noted). Containers are considered as completed, fully stocked loading units.

5.1.2 Strength requirements for corner fittings (5.2) are given in GOST R 51891 .

5.1.3 The container must withstand the test loads specified in section 6.

5.1.4 The container must withstand the effects of inertial forces obtained under
dynamic conditions (i.e. dynamic loads), but not exceed the values of the corresponding
test loads. The values given in Annex A, as described in Clause 6 and obtained by
testing, shall not be exceeded.

5.1.5 Any opening, hatch or door opening of a container which, when loose, creates
an emergency should be provided with appropriate safety features, with an external sign
warning of the possibility of an emergency and with appropriate methods of securing it
in a safe position.

Doorways and container loading/unloading openings must be securely secured in

the open or closed position.

5.1.6 A removable roof or roof section should be secured with suitable devices so
that an observer on the ground can check that the roof of a container placed on a rail or
road vehicle is properly secured.

5.1.7 The requirements for watertightness of the container shall be in accordance

with 6.14 (Test No. 13).

5.2 Angle fittings

5.2.1 General
 All containers must have top and bottom corner fittings. Requirements for their
placement are given in GOST R 51891 .

The top planes of top corner fittings shall not protrude more than 6 mm above the
top surface of the container (5.3.4). Top surface of the container - the highest level of
the top of the container, for example, the level of the top of the loading opening or the
hatch cover of the container, which is in the open state.

5.2.2 Reinforcement zones or patch sheets

When using overlay sheets at top corner fitting locations, the overlay sheets and
their fasteners must not protrude above the top surfaces of the top corner fittings. These
sheets should not extend more than 750 mm from the end of the container in the
longitudinal direction, but may be located across the entire width of the container.

5.3 Base design

5.3.1 Containers should be supported by bottom fittings.

5.3.2 Containers of all types, except for 1D and 1DX types, must also rest on
support (contact) pads in the base structure or on a flat bottom.

5.3.2.1 These containers must be equipped with support (contact) pads on the end
transverse elements (beams), as well as the required number of support (contact) pads
located on the intermediate transverse elements (beams) of the structure or base (or flat
bottom), which in aggregates have sufficient strength to transfer the vertical load to the
longitudinal structural element of the vehicle (for example, container semi-trailer). Such
longitudinal members should be placed within the two 375 mm wide zones depicted by
dotted lines in Figure B.1 (Appendix B). The length of each support (contact) pad in the
direction of the longitudinal axis of the container must be at least 25 mm.

5.3.2.2 The lower surfaces of the support (contact) pads, including those located on
the end transverse elements (beams) of the container, must be located in the same

plane passing at a distance of 12.5 mm from the plane of the lower surfaces of the
lower fittings of the container.

Except for bottom fittings and bottom stringers, no part of the container should be
below this level. The exception is the side plates located in the bottom frame next to the
bottom corner fittings.

Such plates shall not extend in length more than 550 mm from the outer part of the
end surface and in width - 470 mm from the side surface of the bottom fittings, and the
bottom surfaces of the plates should not be less than 5 mm above the bottom surfaces
of the bottom fittings of the container.
 5.3.2.3 Load transfer between the bottom surfaces of the bottom side rails of a
container and vehicles is not covered by this standard.

Load transfer between the side beams of the container and the handling equipment
is possible only when the container is reloaded in accordance with 5.10.1 and 5.10.2.

5.3.2.4 Containers, in the base of which the transverse elements (beams) are
separated from each other by no more than 1000 mm, as well as containers having a
flat bottom, shall comply with the requirements of 5.3.2.1.

5.3.2.5 The requirements for containers, in the base of which the transverse
elements (beams) are more than 1000 mm apart (and there is no flat bottom), are given
in Annex B.

5.3.3 No requirements other than those specified in 5.3.4 are specified for the level
of the bottom of the base of Types 1D and 1DX containers.

5.3.4 For all containers under the action of a dynamic load or an equivalent static
load that replaces it, when the actual mass of the container (the sum of the empty mass
of the container and the mass of the cargo in it) is equal to 1.8 and the cargo inside
the container is evenly distributed over the floor area, no part of the base container must
not sag more than 6mm below the bottom surfaces of the bottom fittings.

5.4 End structure

The deformation of the end structure of a container of any type, except for 1D and
1DX, under the conditions of the force provided for in the lateral stiffness test and
causing the top of the container to shift relative to its base, must be such that the sum of
the absolute changes in the lengths of the diagonals of the end frame does not exceed
60 mm.

5.5 Side design

Under the load conditions provided for in the tests for the longitudinal stiffness of a
container of any type, except for 1D and 1DX, the longitudinal displacement of the top of
the container relative to the base should not exceed 25 mm.

5.6 Walls (for box type containers)

5.6.1 For all types of containers for which sidewall tests are provided, the deflection
of the sidewall with respect to the plane formed by the outer surfaces of the four corner
fittings on each side of the container shall not exceed 40 mm.
 5.6.2 If doorways or ventilation openings are provided in the side or end walls of the
container, then, regardless of this, all the requirements for walls during tests Nos. 5 and
6 should be met.

5.7 Body/container (for hopper containers)

5.7.1 The body/container of the hopper type must withstand the effects of inertial
forces that occur during transportation. When designing the container structure, these
actions should be taken as equivalent to a longitudinal load equal to 2 in the
longitudinal direction, in the transverse direction and 2 in the vertical direction
(6.1.1, note).

These loads can be considered separately as the impact on the container passing
through the geometric center of its body/container. Vertical loads are total loads
including the dynamic effect.

5.7.2 The hull of a hopper-type container must withstand the static force that occurs
when the container is loaded up to the nominal mass value . Particular attention
should be paid to the transportation of dry bulk cargoes with a high specific gravity
(density).

When testing a container for internal transverse compression, the deflection of any
of its parts with respect to the surface formed by the outer surfaces of the corner fittings
on each side shall not exceed 50 mm.

5.8 Holes

5.8.1 General

All openings, when in the closed position, must not allow leakage of cargo from the
container.

5.8.2 Doorway(s) (for box type containers)

Box-type containers must be equipped with a doorway from one end, which allows
them to be used as general-purpose containers.

Box-type containers of sizes 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D must have doorways with
dimensions corresponding to the internal cross-section of the container, but not less
than 2134 mm in height and 2286 mm in width.

Box -type containers of sizes 1EEE , 1EE , 1AAA, 1AA, 1BBB, 1BB and 1CC must
have doorways with dimensions corresponding to the inner cross-section of the
container, but not less than 2261 mm in height and 2286 mm in width.
 5.8.3 Inlet(s)

Containers must be equipped with one or more loading openings. Their design,
number and placement should ensure:

- uniform distribution of dry bulk cargoes in the container, loaded by gravity or in

any other way that does not cause pressure inside the container;

- compliance with possible additional requirements of the competent authorities.

Note - Examples of typical placement of filling openings for box-type containers

1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1BBB, 1BB, 1B, 1CC and 1C are given in Annex F.

5.8.4 Discharge port(s)

Containers must be equipped with at least one discharge opening, designed and
located in such a way that it is possible to carry out full unloading of the container by
gravity without creating internal pressure/vacuum inside the cargo space of the
container.

The opening(s) for unloading the container by gravity with the help of overturning
gravity in order to achieve complete unloading must(s) have a significant area.

5.8.5 Opening(s) for inspection and maintenance of the interior of hopper

containers

5.8.5.1 Hopper containers shall have openings that are large enough to allow
personnel with the necessary tools to get inside to carry out a complete examination of
the inside of the container.

In the absence of such openings, the container must be taken out of service by the
competent authorities. The minimum diameter of the opening for inspection of a
container is up to 500 mm. Examination of the interior of the container, as well as the
installation, replacement and repair of necessary parts, should be carried out in strict
accordance with the requirements of the competent authorities.

5.8.5.2 If the loading or unloading opening meets the requirements set out in
5.8.5.1, an inspection opening is not required.

5.9 Container design

5.9.1 The materials from which the container is made must be resistant to harmful
effects from both the transported cargo and the environment in which the container can
be operated. Attention must be paid to fluctuations in external temperatures, aggressive
environments, the transport of dangerous goods, as well as the requirements for
combating corrosion.
 5.9.2 The body/tank of a hopper-type container shall be securely fastened to the
frame of the container.

5.9.3 Sealing the container should be carried out in accordance with the
requirements of international customs conventions.

5.9.4 Containers with type codes B1 should be manufactured to meet the

requirements of test No. 18 (air tightness).

5.10 Requirements for optional devices

5.10.1 Fork openings

5.10.1.1 Fork openings intended for handling containers of types 1CC, 1C, 1CX, 1D
and 1DX in laden and empty condition should be considered as optional devices.

For containers of types 1EEE , 1EE , 1ААА, 1АА, 1А, 1АХ, 1ВВВ, 1ВВ, 1В, 1ВХ
fork openings are not provided.

5.10.1.2 In accordance with 5.10.1.1, an additional set of fork openings may be

provided at the base of containers of types 1CC, 1C and 1CX, designed to move
containers of types 1CC, 1C and 1CX only when empty.

5.10.1.3 The dimensions and tolerances of the fork openings are given in Annex C.
The fork openings shall extend through and across the base frame of the container so
that lifting devices can be inserted from both opposite sides of the container. Fork
openings at the bottom can be closed across the entire width of the container, and must
be closed at both ends.

5.10.2 Lifting devices or similar devices

Devices to enable the container to be reloaded by lifting devices or similar devices

should be considered as optional. The requirements for their dimensions are set out in
Appendix D.

5.10.3 Groove (blind tunnel) for installing a container on a semi-trailer with a

goose neck front beam

For containers of types 1EEE, 1EE , 1AAA, 1AA, 1A and 1AX, the groove (blind
tunnel) is considered as an optional device. Requirements for their dimensions are
given in Annex E. All other elements of the base frame of the container are described in
5.3.
 5.10.4 Walkways (if any)

Walkways must withstand a load of 300 kg evenly distributed over an area of

600x300 mm.

5.10.5 Stairs (if present)

Ladders must be capable of withstanding a load of 200 kg per step.

5.10.6 Surface on which cargo aeration devices are placed

Fittings on the container can be used to accommodate cargo aeration devices.

5.10.7 Sanitation (if necessary)

5.10.7.1 When manufacturing a container, special attention should be paid to the

choice of material, which should prevent damage to the transported bulk cargo.

National or international competent authorities determine the need for container

sanitation as an optional requirement.

5.10.7.2 The inner surface of the container shall be designed and manufactured in
such a way that sanitization of the cargo space of the container (wet treatment and
disinfection) does not have a harmful effect on it.

5.10.7.3 On the surface of the cargo area of the container there should be no
recesses and voids that would be potential sources of accumulation of harmful
substances.

where is the gross weight;

- tare weight.

Note - , and in accordance with the definition is measured in units of

mass. Where the test requirements are based on gravitational forces due to masses,
these forces, which are inertial, are defined as , and are measured in newtons
or units derived from newtons.

The term "load" (load), when used to describe the physical essence of a
phenomenon, means mass.

The term "load", such as "internal load", denotes a force.

 6.1.2 The action of the test loads, as well as the forces arising inside the container,
must be evenly distributed.

During the test, the hopper container is loaded with loose dry cargo until the
appropriate specified test load is reached. If it is not possible to achieve the test load
value with this test method, then an additional load is applied to it. The resulting total
load is equivalent to the resulting uniformly distributed load.

When quantified by comparing loads, differences within 20% are allowed.

NOTE For other test loads or forces (e.g. longitudinal and transverse compression
tests) it is assumed that they reach values corresponding to the test loads.

6.1.3 The requirements for test loads and forces for all tests are minimum.

6.1.4 Dimensional requirements referred to in the subparagraphs of the test reports

given after each test are defined:

a) Sections 4 and 5 of this standard, which contain requirements for the dimensions
and construction of containers;

b) GOST R 53350 ;

c) GOST R 51891 .

6.2 Test No. 1 Stacking

6.2.1 General

The test is to verify the ability of a fully loaded container to withstand the load
generated by the top loaded containers, taking into account the accelerations caused by
the movement of the ship, in the presence of eccentricity between the loaded containers
in the stack.

Table 2 specifies the forces to be applied as test to each pair or to all four elbow
fittings and the weight to be placed on top to supplement the test load.

Table 2 - Forces acting during the stacking test

container type Test load on one Test load on two The mass of the load
container on all four corner fittings of one located on top, causing
corner fittings at the end wall, kN test loads, kg
same time, kN
1EEE, 1EE 3767 1883 213360
1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 3767 1883 213360
1AX
1ВВВ, 1ВВ, 1В, 3767 1883 213360
1ВХ
1SS, 1S, 1CX 3767 1883 213360
1D, 1DX 896 448 50800
Note - The value of the test load of 3767 kN for all types of containers, except for 1D and
1DX, is determined based on the condition of stacking containers in 9 tiers, while all
containers, except for the lower test one, load each up to the actual gross mass of 30480 kg,
then the lower container is affected by the mass of 8 upper containers at a vertical acceleration
of 1.8 and each corner post of the lower container experiences a load of 942 kN.

6.2.2 Conducting the test

The container is installed on four flat pads, located at the same level, one under
each bottom corner fitting. The geometric centers of the linings and fittings, as well as
their dimensions, must match.

The container must be subjected to a load evenly distributed over the floor area. In
this case, the sum of the empty mass of the container and the test load should be 1.8
.

The container is subjected to vertical loads applied either to all four top corner
fittings at the same time, or to each pair of end fittings, in accordance with the data in
Table 2.

These loads are applied through special test fixtures having elbow fittings in
accordance with EN 51891 or replacing them with equivalent elements with the same
geometrical outlines (i.e. with the same external dimensions, hole patterns and
chamfers) as at the bottom surfaces of the lower corner fitting. according to GOST R
51891 . The design of equivalent members (when used) shall provide the same test
loads on the container as when using elbow fittings.

In all cases, loads should be applied in such a way that the angular displacement of
the planes to which the forces are applied with respect to the plane of support is
minimal.

Each lower corner fitting or equivalent element of the test rig shall be offset in the
same direction relative to the axes of the openings of the upper corner fittings of the
container under test by 25.4 mm transversely and 38 mm longitudinally.

6.2.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.3 Test No. 2: Climbing at the top four corner fittings

6.3.1 General

The test is to verify the ability of any type of container, except 1D or 1DX, to
withstand the forces generated by lifting at the respective top four corner fittings with
vertical lifting forces, and of types 1D and 1DX containers to withstand the loads
generated by lifting by the four top corner fittings. under the action of lifting forces at an
angle not exceeding 30° to the vertical and 60° to the horizontal (the only recognized
method of vertical lifting of these containers at the corresponding four top corner
fittings).

The test is also intended to test the strength of the floor and the base frame, that is,
the ability to withstand the forces caused by the acceleration received by the cargo
inside the container during lifting operations.

6.3.2 Conducting the test

The container must have such a load evenly distributed over the floor area that the
sum of the empty mass of the container and the test load is 2 . The container should
be gently lifted by the top four corner fittings so that there is no noticeable acceleration
or deceleration.

For all containers except types 1D and 1DX, the lifting forces are applied
vertically. The lifting of containers of types 1D and 1DX is carried out using slings, each
branch of which is placed at an angle of 60° to the horizontal plane (30° to the vertical).

The container must be in the raised position for 5 minutes.

6.3.3 Requirements

After completion of the container test, there should be no permanent deformations

or other deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional
requirements must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling,
securing and interchangeability.

6.4 Test No. 3: Climbing at the bottom four corner fittings

6.4.1 General

The test is to verify the ability of the container to withstand the loads generated by
lifting at the four bottom corner fittings by means of lifting devices engaging the
container through the bottom corner fittings only and attached to a single traverse beam
positioned transversely above the middle of the container.

6.4.2 Conducting the test

The container must have such a load evenly distributed over the floor area that the
sum of the empty mass of the container and the test load is 2 . The container should
be gently lifted by the four bottom corner fittings in such a way that no noticeable
acceleration or deceleration occurs.

Lifting forces are applied at an angle to the horizontal plane, degrees, for container
types:
1EEE, 1EE thirty;
1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX thirty;
1ВВВ, 1ВВ, 1В, 1ВХ 37;
1SS, 1S, 1CX 45;
1D, 1DX. 60.

In each case, the plane of application of the lifting forces shall not be more than 38
mm from the outer surface of the bottom corner fitting. The lifting is carried out so that
the lifting devices transfer the load only to the four lower corner fittings.

The container must be in the raised position for 5 minutes.

6.4.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.5 Test No. 4 — Structural rigidity longitudinal

6.5.1 General

The test is carried out to verify the ability of the container to withstand external
longitudinal compression or tension under the influence of dynamic loads during rail
transport caused by acceleration 2 .

6.5.2 Conducting the test

The container must have such a load evenly distributed over the floor area that the
sum of the empty mass of the container and the test load is . The container from one
end must be rigidly fixed with the help of anchor devices to the bottom holes of the
bottom corner fittings in the longitudinal direction.
 The container is installed with lower corner fittings on four horizontal supports
located at the same level: from one end - two movable supports, from the opposite end -
two fixed supports. The container is secured to the supports through the bottom holes of
the bottom corner fittings (for example, by means of locks with swivel heads inserted
into the bottom holes of the bottom corner fittings).

A force equal to 2 is applied horizontally through the bottom holes of a pair of

lower corner fittings mounted on movable supports, first in the direction of the fixed end
(compression) and then in the opposite direction (tension).

6.5.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.6 Test No. 5 End wall strength (for box-type containers)

6.6.1 General

The test is carried out to verify the ability of the container to withstand the effects of
internal forces from the cargo arising from rail transport as specified in 6.5.1.

6.6.2 Conducting the test

If one end wall is solid and the other has a doorway, both ends of the container are
tested. If the container is symmetrical, only one end is tested. The container, held
against longitudinal displacement by the bottom corner fittings, is subjected to an
internal load. The internal load is distributed evenly over the test wall, ensuring its free
deflection.

The value of the internal load for container types is set:

1EEE, 1EE , 1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX, 1BBB, 1BB, 1B, 1BX 0.4
1CC, 1C, 1CX, 1D, 1DX 0.6 .
6.6.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.7 Test No. 6 - Strength of side walls (for box-type containers)

6.7.1 General
 The test is carried out to verify the ability of the container to withstand the effects of
internal forces from the cargo that occur during transportation by sea.

6.7.2 Conducting the test

The test is made on each side wall of the container. If the side walls of the
container are symmetrical, only one of them is tested. Each side wall of the container
(including the wall with a doorway) is subjected to an internal load equal to 0.6
evenly distributed, applied separately to each wall and allowing free deflection of the
wall and its individual elements. In this case, the container is fixed to the lower corner
fittings that keep it from transverse displacement.

The tests shall comply with the requirements set out in 5.6.1.

6.7.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.8 Test No. 7 — Roof strength (if any)

6.8.1 General

The test is carried out to verify the ability of the rigid roof of the container to
withstand the effects of loads that occur when the operating personnel are on it.

6.8.2 Conducting the test

A load of 300 kg is evenly distributed over an area of 600 mm x 300 mm located in

the weakest area of the container hardtop.

6.8.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.9 Test No. 8 Strength of the floor (for box-type containers)

6.9.1 General

The test is to verify the ability of the floor of the container to withstand the impact of
a concentrated dynamic load that occurs when loading and unloading operations using
forklifts or similar devices inside the container.

6.9.2 Conducting the test

The container floor is tested using a test equipment (trolley) equipped with elastic
solid tires, with a load of 36.3 kN on each of the two wheels of the trolley (or loader).

It is necessary that all points of contact between each wheel and the flat surface of
the floor of the container be inside a rectangle measuring 185x100 mm (in the direction
parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheel), while the contact surface of each of the two
wheels with the floor should be no more than 142 cm .

The nominal tire width of the wheel shall be 180 mm and the nominal distance
between the vertical axles of the wheels shall be 760 mm. The testing equipment
(trolley, loader) must maneuver over the entire surface of the container floor. The width
of the test bogie is set taking into account the nominal width of the bogie wheels and the
nominal distance between the axles of the bogie wheels. During the test, the container
is placed on four legs at the same level, one under each of the four lower fittings, with
free deflection of the base.

6.9.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
regarding the suitability of containers for handling, securing and interchangeability must
also be met.

6.10 Test No. 9 Rigidity (transverse)

6.10.1 General

The test is carried out to verify the ability of any container type, with the exception
of types 1D and 1DX containers, to withstand the effects of forces arising from the
movement of the vessel, causing a lateral distortion of the container structure.

6.10.2 Testing

An empty container is mounted on four horizontal supports located at the same

level, one under each lower corner fitting, and to prevent transverse and vertical
displacements, it is rigidly fixed with anchor devices (or other devices) through the lower
holes of the lower corner fittings.

Securing the container to prevent its transverse movement should be provided only
in the lower corner fitting diagonally opposite the upper corner fitting to which the forces
are applied and located in the plane of the same end wall. When two end walls are
tested separately, the fixing to prevent vertical movements is carried out only in the
corner fittings of the end wall under test.

External forces (150 kN each) are applied in the transverse direction separately or
simultaneously to each of the upper corner fittings of one side wall of the container,
parallel to both the plane of the base and the plane of the end walls of the container.

Forces are applied first towards the top corner fittings and then away from them.

If the container has symmetrical end walls, only one end wall needs to be
tested. Where the end wall is not completely symmetrical to its own vertical axis, the
load on the end shall be applied alternately from each side of the container.

The allowable misalignment values at full test load are given in 5.4.

6.10.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
regarding the suitability of containers for handling, securing and interchangeability must
also be met.

6.11 Test No. 10 — Rigidity (longitudinal)

6.11.1 General

The test is carried out to verify the ability of a container of any type, except types
1D and 1DX, to withstand the effects of forces arising from the movement of the vessel
and causing the container structure to warp in the longitudinal direction.

6.11.2 Conducting the test

The empty container is placed on four horizontal supports located at the same
level, one under each corner fitting, and to prevent longitudinal and vertical
displacements, it is fixed with anchor devices (or other devices) through the bottom
holes of the lower corner fittings. Longitudinal fastening is carried out only in that lower
corner fitting, which is diagonally opposite in the plane of the side wall and the upper
corner fitting to which the force is applied.

External forces (75 kN each) are applied separately or simultaneously to each of

the upper corner fittings of one end wall of the container, parallel to both the plane of the
base and the plane of the side walls.

Forces are applied first in the direction of the top corner fittings of the container and
then in the opposite direction.
 If the container has symmetrical side walls, only one of them is tested. If the side
wall is not completely symmetrical with the vertical axis, tests are made at both ends.

Permissible misalignments at full test load are given in 5.5.

6.11.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
regarding the suitability of containers for handling, securing and interchangeability must
also be met.

6.12 Test No. 11 - Lifting using fork holes (if any)

6.12.1 General

The test should be carried out on containers of types 1CC, 1C, 1CX, 1D and 1DX
equipped with fork openings.

6.12.2 Conducting the test

6.12.2.1 Types 1CC, 1C, 1CX, 1D and 1DX containers equipped with one pair of
fork openings

The load is evenly distributed over the container floor area in such a way that the
sum of the container's own mass and the test load is equal to 1.6 . The container
must be supported by two horizontal beams 200 mm wide each, entering by (1828 ± 3)
mm into the fork openings, counting from the outer surface of the side wall of the
container; the axes of the beams and fork openings must match. The container is held
in the raised position for 5 minutes.

6.12.2.2 Types 1CC, 1C and 1CX containers equipped with two pairs of fork
openings

The outer pair of fork openings is tested in accordance with 6.12.2.1. The inner
(additional) pair of fork openings is tested similarly, but with the actual gross mass of
the container reduced to 0.625 and the beams are installed in the openings of the inner
pair.

6.12.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations that would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
regarding the suitability of containers for handling, securing and interchangeability must
also be met.
 6.13 Test No. 12 - Lifting by lifting devices at the base of the container (if any)

6.13.1 General

The test is optional. It is carried out if these devices are provided at the container at
the request of the customer.

The test is to verify the ability of any container fitted with lifting devices (platforms)
to be lifted as shown in annex D.

6.13.2 Conducting the test

The mass of the test load is evenly distributed over the floor of the container so that
the actual gross mass of the container is 1.25 . The container is placed with the flat
parts of its support platforms available in the lifting devices [Figures D.2 and D.3 (Annex
D)] on four pads measuring 32x254 mm located in the center of the flat parts (Figure
D.4).

The container is kept in the raised position for 5 minutes.

6.13.3 Requirements

After completion of the tests, there shall be no permanent deformation or other

deviation that would render the container unfit for service. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.14 Test No. 13 - Water tightness

6.14.1 Conducting the test

A jet of water from a tip with an inner diameter of 12.5 mm is directed to all external
seams and grooves of the container under a pressure of about 100 kPa (corresponding
to a pressure of 10 m of water column at the outlet of the tip). The tip is held at a
distance of 1.5 m from the container under test and the jet is moved at a speed of 100
mm/s.

It is permissible to carry out the test using more than one nozzle, provided that
each seam or groove is subjected to an impact not less than that of the jet from a single
nozzle.

6.14.2 Requirements

At the end of the test, the container shall show no signs of water intrusion.
6.15 Test No. 14 Longitudinal fastening (for hopper containers)

6.15.1 General

The test is carried out to verify the ability of the container to withstand the effects of
inertial forces from the contents of the cargo container on both the container itself and
the connection of the hull/receptacle to the frame under the conditions of longitudinal
acceleration during transport and handling, described in 5.7.

Notes

NOTE 1 This test is not required if the dynamic test has been carried out to achieve
end loads equivalent to or greater than the static test load .

2 The effects of vertical acceleration are taken into account in tests Nos. 2 and 3.

3 This test may be omitted for containers without stringers between end frames,
provided that it is included in test No. 4.

6.15.2 Conducting the test

The container is loaded so that the sum of the empty mass of the container and the
test load is .

The container is installed on the end so that the longitudinal axis of the container is
vertical (permissible deviation - 3°). The container is held in this position for 5 minutes
using:

a) fixing one pair of bottom corner fittings located at the bottom to prevent lateral
and vertical movement of the container and fixing the other support of the corner fittings
located above to prevent lateral movement;

b) attaching the four downward-facing elbow fittings.

The procedure under b) may only be used for those types of containers where the
body/receptacle of the container is only connected to the bottom of the frame, or where,
in the opinion of the competent authority, it is sufficient to test the container for the
strength of the body/receptacle-to-frame connections in Test No. 4 and 10.

Containers with a non-symmetrical design shall be tested at both ends.

6.15.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformation or other

deviation which would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
regarding the suitability of the container for transport, securing and interchangeability
must also be met.

6.16 Test No. 15 - Cross fastening (for hopper containers)

6.16.1 General

The test is carried out to verify the ability of the container to withstand the effects of
inertial forces from the contents of the cargo container on both the container itself and
the connection of the body/receptacle to the frame under the conditions of lateral
acceleration during transport and handling, described in 5.7.

Notes

1 The effect of vertical acceleration is taken into account in tests Nos. 2 and 3.

2 This test may be omitted for containers without stringers between end frames,
provided that it is included in test No. 4.

6.16.2 Conducting the test

The container is loaded so that the sum of the empty mass of the container and the
test load is .

The container is installed on the end so that the longitudinal axis is vertical
(permissible deviation - 3°).

The container is held in this position for 5 minutes using:

a) securing one pair of bottom corner fittings to prevent lateral and vertical
movement of the container and securing another pair of corner fittings located above to
prevent lateral movement;

b) attaching the four downward-facing elbow fittings.

The procedure under b) may only be used for those types of containers where the
body/receptacle of the container is only connected to the bottom of the frame, or where,
in the opinion of the competent authority, it is sufficient to test the container for the
strength of the body/receptacle-to-frame connections in Test No. 4 and nine.

Containers of non-symmetrical design shall be tested at both ends.

6.16.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformation or other

deviation which would render the container unserviceable. Dimensional requirements
must also be met to determine if the container is suitable for handling, securing and
interchangeability.

6.17 Test No. 16 - Walkways (if any)

6.17.1 General

The test is carried out on all catwalks to check the ability of the catwalks to
withstand the load that occurs when people are on them.

6.17.2 Conducting the test

A load equal to at least 300 kg must be evenly distributed over an area of 600x300
mm, located on the weakest section of the walkway.

6.17.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, there shall be no permanent deformations or other

deviations which could render them unusable.

6.18 Test No. 17 - Stairs (if any)

6.18.1 General

The test is applied to all ladders in order to verify their ability to withstand the loads
that arise when people are on them.

6.18.2 Conducting the test

A load of 200 kg is placed at the center of the widest step.

6.18.3 Requirements

After completion of the test, the ladders shall show no permanent deformations or
defects which could render the ladder unusable.

6.19 Test No. 18 — Air tightness (type codes B1)

6.19.1 General

The test, if necessary, is carried out after all tests on the container have been
completed.

6.19.2 Conducting the test

The container is in the closed position and under normal operating conditions. Air is
supplied through a special device. A pressure gauge, which is not part of the air supply
system, is attached to the container and its accuracy must be adjusted within ±5%. The
air flow measuring device must be adjusted with a measurement accuracy of ±3%.

The supplied air must raise the internal pressure to (250±10) Pa [(25±1)
mmHg]. This level must be maintained throughout the test.

6.19.3 Requirements

The rate of air leakage from the container under standard atmospheric conditions
should not exceed the values given in Table 3.

Table 3 - Air leakage rate from the container

container type Air leakage rate from the container, m /h
1EEE, 1EE , 1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX thirty
1ВВВ, 1ВВ, 1В, 1ВХ 25
1SS, 1S, 1CX twenty
1D, 1DX 15

Annex A
(mandatory)

Schematic representation of places of application and values of forces for

checking the strength and rigidity of structures of containers of all types of the
group code BU (except for specially stipulated cases)

Notes

1 The external forces shown in Figures A.1 to A.29 are given for one end wall or
one side wall only. Internal loads are given for the entire container.

2 The circuits in this annex are in accordance with the tests described in 6.2-6.19.

3 Designations , and - according to 6.1.1.

Table A.1
Figure End view Side view
number
A.1, a Test No. 1. Stacking
 Not applicable to container types 1D and 1DX
A.1b

Applicable only to container

types 1EE and 1EEE

A.1, c

Applicable only to container

types 1EE and 1EEE
A.1d

Applicable only to container

types 1EE and 1EEE

A.1,e

Applicable only to container types 1D and 1DX

A.2a Stretching the container by vertical forces at the corner fittings
A.2b

Applicable only to container

types 1EE and 1EEE

A.3, a Test No. 2: Climbing with the top four corner fittings

Not applicable to container types 1D and 1DX

A.3b

Applicable only to container

types 1EE and 1EEE
A.3, c

Applicable only to container types 1D and 1DX

A.4, a Test No. 3. Lifting by the four bottom corner fittings

A.4b

Applicable only to 1EE and 1EEE containers

A.5, a Test No. 4. Structural rigidity (longitudinal)

A.5b

Applicable only to container

types 1EE and 1EEE

A.6, a

A.6b

Applicable only to container

types 1EE and 1EEE

A.7 Test No. 5: Strength of end walls (for box-type containers)

A.8 Test No. 6: Strength of the side walls (for box-type containers)
 A.9 Test N 7. Roof strength (if any)

Applicable to hardtop containers

A.10 Test No. 8. Strength of the floor (for box-type containers)

A.11, a Test N 9. Rigidity (transverse)

A.11b

When installing a type 1E container on a

type 1E container, the top corner fittings and
the bottom corner fittings bear the load

A.11, c

When a type 1E container is installed on a

type 1A container, the upper intermediate
fittings and the lower intermediate fittings
bear the load

A.11d

When installing a type 1E container on a type

1A container, the top corner fittings and the
bottom intermediate fittings bear the load

A.11e

When installing a type 1A container on a

type 1E container, the upper intermediate
fittings and the lower corner fittings bear the
 load

A.12a

A.12b

When installing a type 1E container on a

type 1E container, the top corner fittings and
the bottom corner fittings bear the load

A.12, c

When a type 1E container is installed on a

type 1A container, the upper intermediate
fittings and the lower intermediate fittings
bear the load

A.12d

When installing a type 1E container on a type

1A container, the top corner fittings and the
 bottom intermediate fittings bear the load

A.12, e

When installing a type 1A container on a

type 1E container, the upper intermediate
fittings and the lower corner fittings bear the
load

A.13 Not applicable to container types 1D and 1DX

A.14 Not applicable to container types 1D and 1DX

A.15 Fastening Not applicable to container types 1D and 1DX

A.16 Fastening Not applicable to container types 1D and 1DX

A.17, a Test N 10. Rigidity (longitudinal)

Not applicable to container types 1D

and 1DX

When installing a type 1E container on a

type 1E container, the top corner fittings and
the bottom corner fittings bear the load

A.17b Not applicable to container types 1D

and 1DX

When installing a type 1E container on a type

1A container, the top corner fittings and the
bottom intermediate fittings bear the load
A.18, a Not applicable to container types 1D
and 1DX

When installing a type 1E container on a

type 1E container, the top corner fittings and
the bottom corner fittings bear the load

A.18b Not applicable to container types 1D

and 1DX

When installing a type 1E container on a type

1A container, the top corner fittings and the
bottom intermediate fittings bear the load

A.19 Fastening

This type of loading is not permitted,

except as provided in A.3, with

A.20 Fastening

Not applicable to container types 1D

and 1DX
A.21 Test No. 11. Lifting using fork
openings

Applicable to Types 1CC, 1C or 1D

containers fitted with one pair of fork
openings and Types 1CC or 1C
containers with two pairs of fork
openings when testing the outer pair

A.22 Test No. 11. Lifting using fork

openings

Applicable to Types 1CC and 1C

containers with two pairs of fork
openings when testing the inner pair

A.23 Test No. 12: Lifting by lifting devices

at the base of the container

A.24 Test No. 14 Longitudinal fastening

(for hopper containers) [6.15.2(a)]

The frame of the hopper type container is fixed through the top and bottom fittings.
A.25 Test No. 14: Longitudinal securing
(for hopper containers) [6.15.2(b)]

A.26 Test No. 15: Transverse securing (for

hopper containers) [6.16.2(a)]

A.27 Test No. 15: Transverse securing (for

hopper containers) [6.16.2(b)]

The frame of the container is fixed only through the underlying fittings
A.28 Test N 16. Walkways

Applicable to all types of containers (where catwalks are provided)

 A.29 Test N 17. Stairs

Applicable to all types of containers (where ladders are provided)

Figures A.1-A.29

Annex B
(mandatory)

Requirements for support (contact) pads in the container base design

B.1 The end and transverse elements (beams) provided for by the design of the
base, on which there are support (contact) platforms, must withstand and transfer loads
to the corresponding longitudinal elements of the vehicle structures (for example, a
container semi-trailer).

These longitudinal members of the vehicle shall lie within the two zones, each 375
mm wide, shown in dotted lines in Figure B.1.

Figure B.1
 B.2 Containers, at the base of which there are no transverse elements (beams)
spaced at a distance of 1000 mm or less from each other (and there is no flat bottom),
must have support (contact) pads placed in such a way as shown in Figures B .2-B.9.

C.2.1 Each pair of support (contact) pads located on the end transverse
elements (beams) must withstand loads of at least 0.5 its bottom corner fittings.

Each pair of intermediate support (contact) pads is calculated to transfer the load
that may occur during transport operations, not less than 1.5 [ - the number of
pairs of intermediate support (contact) pads].

B.2.2 The minimum number of pairs of reference (contact) pads is for container
types:
1SS, 1S, 1CX 4;

1ВВВ, 1ВВ, 1В, 1ВХ five;

1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX five;

1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX 6;

1EEE, 1EE equipped with a blind tunnel for installation on a semi-trailer 6.

with a goose neck front beam.

Support (contact) pads (in the presence of a large number of their pairs) should be
placed as evenly as possible along the entire length of the container.

B.2.3 The distance between the end transverse elements (beam) and the nearest
intermediate pair of support (contact) pads should be:

- from 1700 to 2000 mm - for containers with a minimum number of pairs of

required support (contact) pads;

- from 1000 to 2000 mm - for containers with one pair of support (contact) pads
more than the minimum number.

B.2.4 Each support (contact) pad should be at least 25 mm in size in the direction
of the longitudinal axis of the container.

Placement of reference (contact) pads by types of containers

Containers of types 1CC, 1C, 1CX

Figure B.2 - Placement of four pairs of support pads (one pair at each end plus two
intermediate pairs)

Figure B.3 - Placement of five pairs of support pads

Containers of types 1BBB, 1BB, 1B, 1BX

Figure B.4 - Placement of five pairs of pads (pair at each end plus three intermediate
pairs)
 Figure B.5 - Placement of six pairs of support (contact) pads

Containers of types 1EE , 1AA, 1A or 1AX (without a tunnel for installation on a semi-
trailer with a goose neck front beam)

Figure B.6 - Placement of five pairs of pads (one pair at each end plus three
intermediate pairs)

Figure B.7 - Placement of six pairs of support (contact) pads

Containers of types 1EE , 1AAA, 1AA, 1AX, having a blind tunnel for installation on a
semi-trailer with a front beam of the "goose neck" type (Figure B.10)
 Figure B.8* - Placement of six pairs of support (contact) pads (one pair for each end
plus four intermediate pairs)
_______________
* See figure B.10.

Figure B.9* - Placement of seven pairs of support (contact) pads

_______________
* See figure B.10.
 1 - end of the container; 2 - central axis

Figure B.10

The minimum requirements for footings in a tunnel for mounting a container on a

semi-trailer with a gooseneck front beam are shown in Figure B.10.

All tunnel support platforms consist of two parts: the upper part and the lower
part . These paired parts should be considered as a single support platform,
consisting of two components and having an area of at least 1250 mm .

NOTE Where the tunnel has solid side members, the support areas shown in
Figure B.10 are not required within a distance of 3150-3500 mm from the end of the
container and 3900-4262 mm for Type 1EE containers .

Annex C
(mandatory)
 Fork opening dimensions (if equipped)

1 - support plane

Figure C.1

Table C.1
container type Dimensions and tolerances, mm
Fork openings for loaded and empty Fork openings (internal) for
containers empty containers only

1SS, 1S or 1CX 2050±50 355 115 20 900±50 305 102

minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes
1D or 1DX 900±50 305 102 20 - - -
minutes minutes minutes
Note - - clear opening height.
 Annex D
(informative)

Dimensions of grooves and platforms for lifting devices in the base of the
container (if any)
1 - lifting axis; 2 - lift zone

Figure D.1
1 - part of the wall (including the heads of rivets and bolts); should not stand more than
12 mm from the inside of the safety strip; 2 - zone of contact of the lifting device with
the gripping body; must be flat and horizontal and form a right angle with the safety
strip; 3 - outer edge; may be rounded or bevelled. Limiters at the ends of lifting devices,
if provided, shall be beveled as shown in the figure; 4 - bottom plane of bottom corner
fittings

Figure D.2
1 - part of the wall (including the heads of rivets and bolts); must not protrude more than
12 mm from the inside of the restrictor; 2 - contact zone for the lifting device; must be
flat and horizontal and form a right angle with the safety strip; 3 - outer edge; may be
rounded or bevelled. Limiters at the ends of lifting devices, if provided, shall be beveled
as shown in the figure; 4 - bottom plane of bottom corner fittings

Figure D.3
 Annex E
(mandatory)

Groove dimensions (blind tunnel) for mounting a container on a semi-trailer with

a goose neck front beam (if equipped)

1 - surface of the front end beam; 2 - level of the lower surfaces of the transverse

members

Table E.1

Dimensions in mm
Length Width Height

3900- 930max 1029 1070 1130max 25 120 35 70max 12.5

4000* 6 minutes minutes minutes

3150-
3500
* Only for 1EE containers .
 Notes

1 The dimension is measured at the rear of the tunnel at a distance of approximately

600 mm from the end of the tunnel.

2 The tunnel structure may be formed by solid members of the minimum length given in
this table and the internal dimensions indicated by a solid black line in Figure E.1.

Annex F
(informative)

Typical examples of the location of the filling openings of a box-type container for
bulk cargoes without pressure

Figure F.1 - Arrangement of openings in containers types 1AAA, 1AA and 1A

Figure F.2 - Arrangement of openings in containers of types 1BBB, 1BB, 1B

 Figure F.3 - Location of openings in containers of types 1CC, 1C

Annex G
(informative)

Comparison of the structure of this International Standard with that of ISO 1496-
4:1991

The change in the structure of the national standard in relation to the structure of
the given international standard indicated in Table G.1 is due to alignment with the
requirements of GOST R 1.5-2004 .

Table G.1
Structure of this standard Structure of the international standard ISO 1496-
4:1991
Chapter Paragraph Chapter Paragraph
Appendix G -
- Bibliography
NOTE Structural elements of this International Standard and ISO 1496-4:1991 not listed
in this table are identical.