AS/NZS 3711.2:1993

AS/NZS 3711.2:1993 FREIGHT CONTAINERS - TERMINOLOGY

PREFACE

CONTENTS

1 Scope and field of application

2 References

3 Definitions - General

3.1 freight container:

3.2 ISO freight container:

4 Container types

4.0 General

4.0.1 Classification

4.0.2 Type codes

4.1 Definitions

4.1.1 general cargo container:

4.1.2 specific cargo containers:

4.1.3 air mode containers

5 Container characteristics

5.1 Designations

5.1.1 Series

5.1.2 Size designations

5.1.3 Container size codes

5.2 Definitions related to dimensions and capacities

5.2.1 External dimensions

5.2.2 internal dimensions:

5.2.3 door opening:

5.2.4 internal volume:

5.3 Definitions related to ratings and masses

5.3.1 rating (R):

5.3.2 tare mass (T):

5.3.3 payload (P):

5.4 Definitions related to capabilities

5.4.1 stacking capability:

5.4.2 restraint capability:

5.4.3 floor loading capability:

5.4.4 rigidity:

5.4.5 weatherproofness:

6 Definitions related to container components and structures

6.1 Components

6.1.1 corner fittings:

6.1.2 Top and bottom end transverse members

6.1.3 Top and bottom side rails

6.1.4 corner post:

6.1.5 floor:

6.1.6 floor bearers:

6.1.7 roof bows:

6.1.8 fork (lift) pockets:

6.1.9 grappler arm lifting areas:

6.1.10 gooseneck tunnel:

6.1.11 Openings/doors/covers

6.2 Structures

6.2.1 base structures:

6.2.2 platform based:

6.2.3 end frame:

6.2.4 end wall:

6.2.5 side wall:

6.2.6 roof:

7 Definitions applicable to certain container types

7.1 Thermal containers

7.1.1 removable equipment :

7.1.2 battens:

7.1.3 bulkhead:

7.1.4 ceiling air duct:

7.1.5 floor air duct:

7.2 Tank containers

7.2.1 framework:

7.2.2 tank or tanks:

7.2.3 compartment:

7.2.4 gas:

7.2.5 liquid:

7.2.6 competent authority:

7.2.7 dangerous goods

7.2.8 maximum allowable working pressure:

7.2.9 test pressure:

7.2.10 total capacity:

7.2.11 ullage:

7.3 Dry bulk containers

7.3.1 dry solids in bulk

AMENDMENT 1

AMENDMENT 2

APPENDIX ZZ - VARIATIONS TO ISO 830 FOR AUSTRALIA