ISO 10276-2019 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10276:2019 — Nuclear energy — Fuel technology — Trunnion systems for packages used to transport radioactive material. This International Standard specifies requirements for trunnion systems used for tie‑down, tilting and/or lifting of packages containing radioactive material during transport operations.

Abstract

This document covers trunnion systems used for tie‑down, tilting and/or lifting of a package of radioactive material during transport operations. It addresses design, manufacture, maintenance, inspection and the related quality/management system. It does not replace applicable national or international regulations for handling operations and does not supersede regulatory requirements for lifting or tie‑down.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 2019‑12 (December 2019).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 27.120.30 (Nuclear engineering — fuel technology — transport packages / lifting systems).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (ISO 10276:2019).
• Number of pages: 22 pages.

Scope

ISO 10276:2019 applies to trunnion systems fitted to transport packages for radioactive material and used for tie‑down, lifting and/or tilting (including designs that allow tilting between horizontal and vertical orientations). It covers trunnion attachment methods such as welding, bolting, threaded attachment and interference fits, and gives requirements and guidance on design loads, analysis methods, manufacture, inspection, testing, maintenance, repairs and quality management; it is intended to be used in conjunction with applicable transport regulations and IAEA guidance.

Key topics and requirements

• Terms, symbols and standardized definitions for trunnion systems.
• Regulatory context and relationship to IAEA transport guidance (e.g., SSR‑6 and related documents).
• Design requirements: material selection, mechanical properties, design loads for assembly, tie‑down, lifting and tilting, and consideration of load cycles for fatigue analysis.
• Analysis and verification methods: analytical strength checks, finite element (FEA) methods, brittle‑fracture evaluation and fatigue assessment.
• Manufacture and assembly controls, dimensional and non‑destructive inspection, and testing requirements (chemical, mechanical, static testing where applicable).
• Maintenance, periodic inspection and testing, repair and component replacement recommendations, plus record‑keeping and maintenance schedules.
• Quality management system requirements relevant to design, manufacture, inspection and maintenance of trunnion systems.

Typical use and users

Primary users are designers and manufacturers of transport packages for nuclear fuel and radioactive material, package certifying bodies, transport and handling engineers, maintenance and inspection teams, and regulatory/compliance personnel involved in package approval and in‑service monitoring. Industry bodies and national authorities referencing lifting‑point best practice also use this standard when defining technical criteria for trunnions and lifting points.

Related standards

ISO 10276:2019 should be used together with applicable transport and lifting regulations and guidance (for example IAEA SSR‑6 and related IAEA publications). It updates and replaces ISO 10276:2010 (withdrawn) and has been adopted without modification as EN ISO 10276:2021 in the CEN system. Other national lifting and transport codes of practice may reference or align with this standard.

Keywords

trunnion, lifting point, tie‑down, radioactive material transport, transport package, lifting, tilting, fatigue analysis, brittle fracture, FEA, inspection, maintenance, quality management.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10276:2019 is an ISO International Standard that specifies requirements and guidance for trunnion systems used on packages for transporting radioactive material (tie‑down, lifting and/or tilting).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, design (materials, loads and analysis), manufacturing and assembly controls, inspection and testing (including NDE), maintenance and repair practices, and quality management provisions for trunnion systems. It does not override regulatory requirements for lifting operations.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Package designers, manufacturers, certifying bodies, transport and handling engineers, maintenance/inspection personnel, and regulators are the typical users; industry codes of practice also reference it for lifting‑point criteria.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10276:2019 (Edition 2) is the current edition published in December 2019; the ISO record shows the standard was later reviewed and confirmed and remains current. It replaces ISO 10276:2010 (withdrawn). Users should check national adoption or amendments that may apply.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ISO/TC 85 work on nuclear energy and fuel technology standards and relates to other transport and lifting standards and IAEA transport guidance; while not a numbered series under a single numeric root, it complements other ISO and regional standards covering transport packages and lifting equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Trunnion, lifting point, tie‑down, radioactive material transport, fatigue, brittle fracture, finite element analysis, inspection, maintenance, quality management.