SMPT CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
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PT1300 DEFENSE BASIC PRESERVATION AND PACKING
(64 Credit Hours)
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UNGRADED PRACTICAL EXERCISE NO. 6
LESSON 2.2
(1) ANSWER: Solid fiberboard (SF) and corrugated fiberboard (CF). Corrugated fiberboard may be single-wall or
double-wall.
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-11.
(2) ANSWER: Methods of fiberboard box reinforcement.
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-23.
(3) ANSWER: Yes, all fiberboard boxes must have boxmaker's certificate to indicate that they are fabricated in
accordance with the uniform freight classification. (Also 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification.)
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-15.
(4) ANSWER: Regular slotted container (RSC) and center special slotted container (CSSC).
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-12.
(5) ANSWER: There are 13 different styles of fiberboard boxes.
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-12.
(6) ANSWER: a. Lapped and stitched joint.
b. Lapped and glued joint.
c. Butted and taped joint (for corrugated and solid (fiberboard).
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-15
(7) ANSWER: Liners are on the inside of the fiberboard box covering both ends and sides.
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-15.
(8) ANSWER: Class domestic.
Class weather-resistant.
Class waterproof/water vapor resistant.
Class domestic/fire retardant.
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-11.
(9) ANSWER: Weather-resistant and W/WVR.
REF: TC 38-3, pg 3-15.
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