Customer Support: 131 242

  • There are no items in your cart
We noticed you’re not on the correct regional site. Switch to our AMERICAS site for the best experience.
Dismiss alert

ASTM E 2639 : 2009

NA
NA

Status of Standard is Unknown

Standard Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-2010

1.1 This test method provides a procedure for characterizing the performance of a trash receptacle when an explosive is detonated within the receptacle.

1.1.1 The procedure measures the magnitude of blast waves (that is, external overpressures) developed and determines the extent and location of fragmentation produced during the explosion.

1.1.2 Effects due to a fireball resulting from the detonation of an explosive within a trash receptacle are beyond the scope of the test method.

1.2 This test method is intended to be performed in open-air test arenas.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee
E 54
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
8
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
NA
SupersededBy

ASTM E 2740 : 2012 : R2018 Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
ASTM E 2771 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Terminology for Homeland Security Applications

View more information
$122.77
Including GST where applicable

Access your standards online with a subscription

Features

  • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.

  • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.

  • Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.

Need help?
Call us on 131 242, then click here to start a Screen Sharing session
so we can help right away! Learn more