AS 3711.1:2015 – Freight containers Part 1: Classification, dimensions and ratings (ISO 668:2013, MOD).
5.2.3 Gooseneck tunnels
Goosenecktunnels shall be provided as mandatory features in containers iEEE, 1AAA, and may be provided as optional Features in containers 1 EE. 1 AA, LA and 1 AX. The dimension of gooseneck tunnels shall be in accordance with Aniwx.C. Tbe base structure of a container, Ilany. shall twin accordance with FigureB 10.
5.3 Internal dimensions and door openings
5.3.1 Dimensions with projecting top corner fitting
Where a top corner fitting projects into the internal space (specified by Table3). that part of the corner
fitting projecting into the container shall not be considered as reducing the size of the container.
5.3.2 General cargo containers for general purposes (see ISO 1496.1)
The type code numbers shall be in accordance with ISO 6346.
5.3.2.1 Minimum internal dimensions
Internal dimensions of containers shall be as large as possible, but, in any case:
— closed containers type 00 shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length, width and height given in Table 3;
— containers type 02, having partial opening(s) in the side(s), shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length and height given in Tab1ei
— containers type 03, having an opening roof, shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length and width given in Tahlc3
— containers types 01 and 04, having openings in the side(s) and/or roof, shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length given In Tahle.3
— closed, vented containers types 10 and 11 shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length, width and height given In Table 3
— closed, ventilated containers type 13 shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length, width and height given in Table 3.
5.3.2.2 Minimum door opening dimensions
Closed-type containers designated IA, lB. 1C and ID (types 00 and 02) shall have a door opening. preferably having dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section (height and width) of the containers and, in any case, not less than the values given in Table3.
Closed-type containers designated lEE, IAA, 1BB and ICC (types 00 and 02) shall have a door opening, preferably having dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section (height and width) of the containers and, in any case, not less than the values given in Table3.
Closed-type containers designated I EEF., I AAA and 1 HHB (types 00 and 02) shall have a door opening. preferably having dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section (heIght and width) of the containers and, in any case, not less than the values given in Table3.
5.3.3 Thermal containers (see ISO 1496-2)
The internal dimensions and door openings of thermal containers shall be as large as possible. Door openings shall preferably have dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section of the containers.
The internal dimensions shall be measured from inner faces of battens, bulkheads, ceiling air ducts, floor air ducts, etc., where fitted.
8.1 The base structures of containers. i.e. the end transverse members and such intermediate members as may be fitted (or such flat underside as may be provided) to constitute load transfer areas, shall be capable of transferring load to or from the longitudinal members of a carrying vehicle which are assumed to lie within the two 375 mm (15 in) wide zones defined (by the broken lines) in Figure B. 1.
B.2 Containers not having transverse members spaced 1 000 mm (39 ¾ in) apart or less (and not having a flat underside) shall have load transfer areas as indicated in Figures 13.2 to B.9, capable of meeting the following requirements.
8.2.1 Each pair of load transfer areas associated with an end transverse member shall he capable of transferring loads of not less than 0,5 R. i.e. the loads which may occur when a container is placed onto a carrying vehicle of the kind which does not support the container by its corner fittings.
Furthermore, each pair of intermediate load transfer areas shall be capable of transferring loads of not less than 1,S R/n. where n is the number of pairs of intermediate load transfer areas, Ic. loads which may occur during transport operations.
8.2.2 The minimum number of paIrs of load transfer areas are:
— 4 for 1CC. IC and ICX containers: (except ISO 1496-3 Tank Containers, where load transfer areas are optional);
— S for IBBB, 1813, 18 and 1BX containers;
— S for 1AAA. 1AA. IA and lAX containers;
— 6 for IAAA. IAA. 1A and lAX containers fitted with a non-continuous gooseneck tunnel. Where a greater number of pairs of load transfer areas are provided, these should be approximately equally spaced along the length of the container.
8.2.3 The spacing between the end transverse member and the nearest intermediate pair of load transfer areas shall be
— between 1 700 mm and 2 000 mm (66 15/16 in to 78 ¾ in) for containers having the minimum number of pairs of load transfer areas for the container concerned, and
— between 1 000 mm and 2 000 mm (39 ¾ in to 78 ¾ in) for containers having one more pair of load transfer areas than the minimum required for the containers concerne&
8.2.4 Each load transfer area shall have a longitudinal dimension of at least 25 mm (1 in).
8.3 Minimum requirements for load transfer areas in the vicinity of the gooseneck tunnel are shown in Figure 8.10.