GLOSSARY (Cont) - TM-38-4000477

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

Deck boards-Top or bottom surface of a pallet.

Controlled humidity (CH) warehouse space-Space which

has been especially prepared for and equipped with

Defect-Any

nonconformance

with

specified

equipment for control of humidity.

requirements.

Cooper-To cover holes and cracks from the inside (e.g.,

Degreasing-Solvent cleaning by dipping, using hot

freight cars, bags, containers, etc.) to prevent

vapor.

leakage of bulk grain.

Demurrage-An assessment against the shipper or

Corner marker-A conspicuous marker placed at aisle

consignee for the detention of common carrier

intersections as a caution to personnel to prevent

equipment beyond the period of free time allowed

bumping stacks or other fixed objects.

for loading or unloading.

Corrosion-Deterioration of material by chemical action,

Direction of storage-A method used to gain maximum

usually as a result of galvanic acid, alkaline action,

storage space and various aisle arrangements to

or oxidation of metals.

provide flexibility for storage operations.

Corrosion preventive-Any agent such as oil, plastic,

Desiccant-A material which will absorb moisture by

paint, wrap, or other surface treatment of metals

physical or chemical means.

whose primary function is to prevent, inhibit, or

deter corrosion.

Deterioration-Any impairment of item quality, value, or

usefulness. Includes damage caused by erosion,

Corrosion preventive compound-A compound applied to

oxidation, corrosion, or contamination.

metal surfaces to prevent, inhibit, or deter rust or

corrosion.

The term is usually applied to

Down load-The transmission of data and commands

compounds which can be removed by water or

from the host computer to the portable bar code

solvent cleaners in order to distinguish compound

reader.

from paint films.

Draft of lumber-Lumber arranged and stacked in a

Covered space-Area within any roofed structure.

bundle so as to facilitate shipment, storage, and

handling.

Crate-A rigid shipping container constructed of structural

members fastened together to hold and protect the

Drawbar pull-The pulling power exerted at the drawbar

contents. It may be sheathed or unsheathed.

(as by a locomotive or tractor).

Critical item-Essential item which is in short supply or

Drum-Metal container for liquids, usually preceded by

expected to be in short supply for an extended

the quantity (e.g., 5-gal drum, 55gal drum).

period. (Not to be confused with "critical application

Dry tank space-Area in tanks designed for the storage of

item" which is defined as an item essential to

supplies other than bulk liquids or gases.

preservation of life in emergencies.) Cross aisle-A

passageway at right angles to main aisles used for

Dry rot-A term loosely applied in many types of decay

the movement of supplies, equipment, and

but especially to that which, when in an advanced

personnel.

stage, permits the wood to be easily crushed to a

dry powder. The term is actually a misnomer for

Cross stacking-The placing of one layer of containers at

any decay, since all fungi require considerable

right angles to those just below to increase the

moisture for growth.

stability of the stack.

Dunnage-Any material (e.g., boards, planks, blocks,

Cross tie-Cross layers of supplies as in cross stacking,

pneumatic pillows, etc.) used to support or secure

except that only an occasional layer is crossed and

supplies in storage or while in transit.

not every other one.

End item-A final combination of a product, component

Cube-The product of length by width by depth.

part, and/or material which is ready for its intended

Decay-Disintegration of wood substance through the

use.

action of wood-destroying fungi.

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