Question: What should be the minimum required BCT for a 2 0 in . x 3 0 in . x 1 5 in . corrugated box

What should be the minimum required BCT for a 20 in. x 30 in. x 15 in. corrugated box if it is floor loaded in a trailer. The box is made of 44 ECT C-flute corrugated board. Board caliper is 0.168 in. Any type, shape, and weight of boxes or products can be placed on the top of the box. The weight of a single box with the content is 40 lbs. The product is a high volume average priced item (Assurance level II).Use ASTM D4169-16 to calculate the minimum weight that the box needs to support before failure.

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