ASTM F823-22

Standard Specification for Desk, Log, Marine, Steel, with Cabinet

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the construction of marine log desks of steel construction with cabinets that are to be provided with two adjustable shelves. Sheet metal shall be of commercial quality and the metal components shall be joined by welding or gluing with a structural adhesive to prevent racking of chest during handling. Spotwelds shall be spaced at a specific distance wherein visible spotwelds higher than the general surface of the adjacent metal shall be ground flush while visible spotweld depressions shall be spot filled and sanded flush. To prevent buckling or oil-canning, side panels shall be stiffened suitably. Sound deadening shall be vermin proof and shall be applied to back and inner face of sides of chest. A furniture base shall also be provided to secure the log desk to deck.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the construction of marine log desks of steel construction with cabinets.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2022
• ICS: 47.020.70 - Navigation and control equipment
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.03 - Outfitting and Deck Machinery

Relations

• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-23 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Required Hardness, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-23e1 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Required Hardness, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM F782-19 - Standard Specification for Doors, Furniture, Marine
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2019
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-18 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-16 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2016
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-15 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-May-2015
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-13 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-12a - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Refers: ASTM D907-12a - Standard Terminology of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012
• Refers: ASTM F782-01(2012) - Standard Specification for Doors, Furniture, Marine
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Refers: ASTM D907-12 - Standard Terminology of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-12 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Refers: ASTM D907-11a - Standard Terminology of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Refers: ASTM A1008/A1008M-11 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2011
• Refers: ASTM D907-11 - Standard Terminology of Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2011

Overview

ASTM F823-22: Standard Specification for Desk, Log, Marine, Steel, with Cabinet sets forth requirements for the construction and quality of marine log desks made from steel and equipped with cabinets. Developed by ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology, this international standard ensures the manufacture of durable, safe, and functional marine furniture intended for the recording and storage of ships’ operational information. The desks specified under ASTM F823-22 are built for marine environments, featuring two adjustable shelves and sound-deadening applications, making them highly suitable for shipboard use.

Key Topics

• Material Requirements: Mandates commercial quality steel sheet metal for all principal components, with minimum thickness determined per standard gauge references. All joints must be created by welding or through structural adhesive bonding.
• Cabinet and Desk Construction:
  • Includes a cabinet with two adjustable shelves for flexible storage.
  • A writing surface drawer is incorporated on the upper section.
• Structural Integrity: Reinforced side panels and welded joints prevent deformation, racking, and oil-canning during handling and ship operation.
• Sound Deadening: Application of vermin-proof sound deadening materials to critical surfaces to minimize noise and vibration aboard ships.
• Finish and Safety: All exposed sharp edges are to be removed; visible weld irregularities are ground or filled and sanded smooth. Surfaces are finished with a corrosion-resistant, baked-on enamel unless otherwise specified.
• Customization Options: Orders can specify paint color, locking mechanisms for drawers and doors, and the type and finish of desk tops per related ASTM standards.
• Mounting Requirements: Includes provision of a base suitable for securely fastening the log desk to a ship’s deck for enhanced safety at sea.

Applications

Log desks designed and produced in accordance with ASTM F823-22 are primarily utilized in marine environments, where secure storage and resilience against harsh conditions are crucial. Typical applications include:

• Shipboard Record Keeping: Providing a dedicated workspace and secure storage for navigation logs, technical records, and essential marine documents.
• Marine Office Furniture: Suitable for installation in the bridge, engine room, or administrative areas of ships and offshore structures.
• Customization for Vessel Needs: Modular design elements and various finish options allow adaptation to the unique operational and aesthetic requirements of individual vessels or fleets.

Using steel log desks compliant with ASTM F823-22 helps shipbuilders, owners, and operators be assured of high standards regarding safety, durability, and marine suitability.

Related Standards

ASTM F823-22 references and integrates requirements from several related marine furniture and materials specifications to ensure full compliance and interoperability:

• ASTM F782 - Standard Specification for Doors, Furniture, Marine
• ASTM F825 - Standard Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
• ASTM F826 - Standard Specification for Tops, Furniture, Marine, Steel
• ASTM A1008/A1008M - Specification for Steel Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial Quality
• ASTM D907 - Terminology of Adhesives

These standards collectively address marine furniture’s construction, materials, and performance, aiding in selecting components and materials compatible with ASTM F823-22 marine log desks.

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Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F823 −22 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Desk, Log, Marine, Steel, with Cabinet
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF823;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 log desk with cabinet—a desk with attached cabinet
located in various places aboard ship for making records and
1.1 This specification covers the construction of marine log
for storage. Log desk has a drawer with a writing surface at the
desks of steel construction with cabinets.
top and a cabinet with adjustable shelves and doors below.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4. Ordering Information
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1 Orders for items purchased under this specification shall
and are not considered standard.
include the following information:
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.1 Quantity.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.2 Paint:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.2.1 Color—Purchaser shall pick from manufacturer’s
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
samples or submit sample chip of color desired.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.2.2 Manufacturer’s standard baked enamel will be fur-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
nished unless otherwise required and indicated by the pur-
chaser.
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.3 Options for Tops:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.3.1 Unless otherwise specified in the ordering
A1008/A1008M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled,
documents, the top supplied by the furniture manufacturer may
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
be, at his option, Type I, II, III, or IV in accordance with
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Required
Specification F826.
Hardness, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
4.1.3.2 Color or pattern of top covering material shall be
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
specified.
F782 Specification for Doors, Furniture, Marine
4.1.4 Options for Drawers—Drawer locks shall be fur-
F825 Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
nished only when specified in ordering documents. Master
F826 Specification for Tops, Furniture, Marine, Steel
keying of drawer locks will not be provided unless required
2.2 AISC Manual:
and defined by the ordering documents. See Specification F825
AISCWireandSheetMetalGauges EquivalentThicknessin
for lock description.
Decimals of an Inch, U.S. Standard Gauge (USSG) for
4.1.5 Options for Doors—Door locks shall be furnished
Uncoated Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets
only when specified in ordering documents. Master keying of
door locks will not be provided unless required and defined in
3. Terminology
the ordering documents. Doors shall be Type I in accordance
with Specification F782.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
4.1.6 If the total weight of the chest of drawers is required
it shall be requested by the purchaser.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
5. Materials and Manufacture
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
5.1 For typical design, see Fig. 1.
Current edition approved April 1, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F823 – 93 (2017).
5.2 Sheet metal shall be in accordance with Specification
DOI: 10.1520/F0823-22.
2 A1008/A1008M, commercial quality.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2.1 Minimum sheet metal thickness shall be:
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.2.1.1 Sides and front rails 0.042 in. (1.06 mm).
the ASTM website.
5.2.1.2 Back 0.032 in. (0.81 mm).
Available from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), 130 E.
Randolph St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601-6219, http://www.aisc.org. 5.2.1.3 Base frame 0.053 in. (1.34 mm).
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F823−22
NOTE 1—For description of Type I, II, III, and IV tops, see Specification F826.
NOTE 2—For description of drawers, see Specification F825.
NOTE 3—For description of Type I doors and available alternates, see Specification F782.
NOTE 4—If log desk is located in a corner, Dimension “F” next to this adjacent wall shall be 0 in. (0 mm). In all other cases, t
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F823 − 93 (Reapproved 2017) F823 − 22 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Desk, Log, Marine, Steel, with Cabinet
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F823; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the construction of marine log desks of steel construction with cabinets.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A366/A366MA1008/A1008M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS) Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-
RolledSteel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability, Required Hardness, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable (Withdrawn 2000)
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
F782 Specification for Doors, Furniture, Marine
F825 Specification for Drawers, Furniture, Marine, Steel
F826 Specification for Tops, Furniture, Marine, Steel
2.2 AISC Manual:
AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gauges Equivalent Thickness in Decimals of an Inch, U.S. Standard Gauge (USSG) for Uncoated
Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 log desk with cabinet—a desk with attached cabinet located in various places aboard ship for making records and for storage.
Log desk has a drawer with a writing surface at the top and a cabinet with adjustable shelves and doors below.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for items purchased under this specification shall include the following information:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
Outfitting and Deck Machinery.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2017April 1, 2022. Published January 2017April 2022. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20102017 as
F823 – 93 (2010).(2017). DOI: 10.1520/F0823-93R17.10.1520/F0823-22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), 130 E. Randolph St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601-6219, http://www.aisc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F823 − 22
4.1.1 Quantity.
4.1.2 Paint:
4.1.2.1 Color—Purchaser shall pick from manufacturer’s samples or submit sample chip of color desired.
4.1.2.2 Manufacturer’s standard baked enamel will be furnished unless otherwise required and indicated by the purchaser.
4.1.3 Options for Tops:
4.1.3.1 Unless otherwise specified in the ordering documents, the top supplied by the furniture manufacturer may be, at his option,
Type I, II, III, or IV in accordance with Specification F826.
4.1.3.2 Color or pattern of top covering material shall be specified.
4.1.4 Options for Drawers—Drawer locks shall be furnished only when specified in ordering documents. Master keying of drawer
locks will not be provided unless required and defined by the ordering documents. See Specification F825 for lock description.
4.1.5 Options for Doors—Door locks shall be furnished only when specified in ordering documents. Master keying of door locks
will not be provided unless required and defined in the ordering documents. Doors shall be Type I in accordance with Specification
F782.
4.1.6 If the total weight of the chest of drawers is required it shall be requested by the purchaser.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 For typical design, see Fig. 1.
5.2 Sheet metal shall be in accordance with Specification A366/A366MA1008/A1008M, commercial quality.
5.2.1 Minimum sheet metal thickness shall be:
5.2.1.1 Sides and front rails 18 USSG (0.0478 in. or 1.2 mm). 0.042 in. (1.06 mm).
5.2.1.2 Back 20 USSG (0.0359 in. or 0.9 mm). 0.032 in. (0.81 mm).
5.2.1.3 Base frame 16 USSG (0.0598 in. or 1.5 mm). 0.053 in. (1.34 mm).
5.3 Joining of Metal Components:
5.3.1 Metal components shall be joined by welding or gluing with a structural adhesive as defined in Terminology D907. The back
panel may be riveted to case provided rivets are not visible after installation.
5.3.2 Joining shall be
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