ASTM_D_5728_-_12_2020.pdf

Designation:D572812(Reapproved 2020)Standard Practices forSecurement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal SurfaceTransport1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5728;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These practices are intended to serve as a guide toshippers,carriers,and consignees for load planning,loading,blocking,and bracing of intermodal and unimodal cargo insurface transport.The practices are referenced to a bibliogra-phy of information concerning the above.Hazardous materials,bulk cargo,non-containerized break bulk in ocean carriage,and transport of cargo by air are not included in these practicesat this time.1.2 These practices shall apply to cargo in surface transporton flat bed,open top,box car,truck,van,and intermodalcontainers.1.3 The practices are intended to form a framework for thesafe and effective loading and unloading of cargo in intermodaland unimodal surface transport.They are not intended toprovide comprehensive detail relating to specific types ofcargo,but will reference to source materials wherein suchdetail may be found.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Ma-terials12.2 Association of American Railroads Standards:Pamphlet No.41 Dictionary of Standard Terms3Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices,Sec-tion I3Circular No.43 Rules Governing the Loading,Blocking andBracing of Freight in Closed Trailers and Containers forTOFC/COFC Service3Intermodal Loading Guide for Products in Closed Trailersand Containers33.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral definitions for the packaging anddistributions environments are found in Terminology D996.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 blockingrestraining the movement of lading viasecurement to or at the floor using wood,metal,or othermaterials.3.2.2 bracingrestraining the movement of lading via thesecurement above the floor using wood,metal,or othermaterials.3.2.3 break bulkboth a verb and a descriptive noun.As averb,means to unload and distribute a portion or all of thecontents of a container or vehicle.As a noun,meaning a loadin a container which is packaged individually and is sometimesnot all of one type.Often used in reference to LCL(less thancontainer load)or LTL(less than truckload).3.2.4 bulk cargofreight not in packages.3.2.5 cargolading;the product or products being movedforward.3.2.6 carrierany common carrier,contract carrier,privatecarrier,or other transportation company.3.2.7 consigneethe company or person to whom articlesare shipped(also receiver).1These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.25 on Palletizingand Unitizing of Loads.Current edition approved Oct.1,2020.Published October 2020.Originallyapproved in 1995.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D5728 12.DOI:10.1520/D5728-12R20.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Railinc,7001 Weston Pkwy.,Ste,200,Cary,NC 27513.https:/ ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.3.2.8 containersee intermodal container as differing fromshipping container.3.2.9 distribution cyclethe series of transportation andwarehousing events which occur during the movement of cargofrom point to point;includes points of shipment,loading,discharge,deconsolidation,storage,delivery,and consignment.3.2.10 dunnagetemporary material used in blocking,flooring or lining,racks,standards,strips,stakes or similarbracing,or supports not constituti