GB/T 1413:2023 Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions and ratings
1 Scope
This document establishes a classification of series 1 freight containers based on external dimensions, and specifies the associated ratings and, where appropriate, the minimum internal and door opening dimensions for certain types of containers.
These containers are intended for intercontinental traffic.
This document summarizes the external and some of the internal dimensions of series 1 containers. The dimensions of each type of container are defined in the appropriate part of ISO 1496, which is the authoritative document for internal container dimensions.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 830 Freight containers - Vocabulary
Note: GB/T 1992-2006 Freight container vocabulary (ISO 830:1999, MOD)
ISO 6346 Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking
Note: GB/T 1836-2017 Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking (ISO 6346:1995, IDT)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 830 and the following apply.
3.1
freight container
article of transport equipment:
a) of a permanent character and accordingly strong enough to be suitable for repeated use;
b) specially designed to facilitate the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transport, without intermediate reloading;
c) fitted with devices permitting its ready handling, particularly its transfer from one mode of transport to another;
d) designed so as to be easy to fill and empty;
e) having an internal volume of 1 m3 (35.3 ft3).
Note: The term "freight container" does not include vehicles or conventional packing.
3.2
ISO container
freight container complying with all relevant ISO container standards in existence at the time of its manufacture
3.3
rating
R
gross mass of a container which is both the maximum mass for operation and the minimum mass for testing
Note: In some countries, in order to conform to current commercial practice, the term "weight" is used (incorrectly) instead of "mass".
3.4
nominal dimensions
dimensions disregarding tolerances and rounded to the nearest convenient whole number
Note: Nominal dimensions are usually expressed in imperial units.
3.5
internal dimensions
dimensions relating to the largest unobstructed rectangular parallelepiped which can be inscribed in the container if inward protrusions of the top corner fittings are disregarded
Note: Except where stated otherwise, the term "internal dimensions" is synonymous with the term "unobstructed internal dimensions".
3.6
Foreword II
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and designation
5 Dimensions, tolerances and ratings
Annex A (Nominative) Corner fittings
Annex B (Normative) Details of requirements for load transfer areas in base structures of containers
Annex C (Nominative) Dimensions of gooseneck tunnels
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