ASTM F962-04(2018)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Z-Connector
Standard Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Z-Connector
ABSTRACT
This specification covers design criteria requirements, design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable features for oil spill response boom connections. These criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics and are not intended to be restrictive to a specific configuration. Any material is acceptable for construction of the boom connector provided consideration is given to such factors as weight, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, flexibility, and conditions of the environment in which it is to be used. End connector and cross pin materials shall be corrosion resistant in sea water and such other environments as the intended service may require. If dissimilar metals are used, care shall be used in design to avoid galvanic corrosion. The minimum tensile strength of a boom-to-boom connection shall equal or exceed the minimum fabric tensile strength specified. When the connector is designed as an integral part of the boom, it shall ensure distribution or transfer of the tension member loads from one boom section to the next through or around the end connector in such a manner that the integrity of the joint is not broken. The connector shall be of the hook engagement design. The geometry of single hook engagement end connectors shall be compatible with the requirements specified. Desirable features of the connector design include the following: speed and ease of connection, light weight, connectable in the water, readily cleaned of sand and debris, inherently safe to personnel, and easy to install or replace.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The general design geometry herein defined applies to both a separate adaptor accessory mating two booms of different geometry as well as boom end connectors (see Terminology F818).
5.2 Interconnectibility is intended to facilitate mating of oil spill response booms of various sizes, strengths, design, and manufacture.
5.3 The use of this general design geometry in no way guarantees the effective performance of the linked boom sections, since each boom's design and the environmental conditions at each incident govern overall performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers design criteria requirements, design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable features for oil spill response boom connections. These criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics and are not intended to be restrictive to a specific configuration.
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.
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Designation: F962 − 04 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
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Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Z-Connector
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F962; 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 4. Design Requirements
4.1 The minimum tensile strength of a boom-to-boom
1.1 This specification covers design criteria requirements,
design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable fea- connection shall equal or exceed the minimum fabric tensile
strength specified in Table 1 of Guide F1523.
tures for oil spill response boom connections. These criteria are
intended to define minimum mating characteristics and are not
4.2 When the connector is designed as an integral part of the
intended to be restrictive to a specific configuration.
boom, it shall ensure distribution or transfer of the tension
member loads from one boom section to the next through or
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
around the end connector in such a manner that the integrity of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
the joint is not broken.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
4.3 The connector or adapter shall not take more than 0.04
in. permanent set when a 250-lb load, distributed over 3 in., is
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
applied. The load shall be applied at the location that results in
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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maximum deflection and shall be resisted by supports placed ⁄2
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
in. from each end as shown in Fig. 1.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.4 In addition to the dimensional requirements shown in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Fig. 2, the self-locking cross-pin/lanyard assembly shall have
the following characteristics:
2. Referenced Documents
4.4.1 Its assembled strength shall resist a tensile load of 180
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lbs placed upon the closed toggle by the test fixture to which
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F818 Terminology Relating to Spill Response Booms and the cross pin’s lanyard is attached without deformation as
shown in Fig. 3.
Barriers
F1523 Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With 4.4.2 It shall have a ring or lanyard loop of a minimum
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diameter of 1- ⁄2 in. for the convenience of pulling the pin from
Water Body Classifications
the boom connectors.
3. Material Characteristics
4.4.3 The toggle shall turn freely and shall latch in either
direction.
3.1 End connector and cross pin materials shall be corrosion
4.4.4 The cross-pin’s spring shall be captured or locked to
resistant in sea water and such other environments as the
the assembly and shall exert a force on the toggle of between
intended service may require. If dissimilar metals are used,
16 and 22 lbs when connectors are assembled.
care shall be used in design to avoid galvanic corrosion.
4.4.5 When the cross-pin’s spring is compressed fully, there
3.2 Any material is acceptable for construction of the boom
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shall be a clearance of ⁄8 in. between the short end of the toggle
connector provided consideration is given to such factors as
and the mated connector as shown in Fig. 2.
weight, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, flexibility,
4.4.6 The cross-pin’s overall length shall be minimized and
and conditions of the environment in which it is to be used.
its ends rounded or chamfered so as to minimize wear and tear
on adjacent stored booms or injury to boom handlers.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on 4.5 Pinholes, designed to accommodate the ⁄8 in. diameter
Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility of
self-locking pin, shall be incorporated at the design water line
Subcommittee F20.11 on Control.
(DWL) and, if required, a location as determined in 4.5.1 or
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
4.5.2 and shown in Fig. 4.
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F962 – 04(2010). DOI:
10.1520/F0962-04R18.
4.5.1 For any connector with 7.0 to 12.9 in. of connector
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material below the DWL pinhole, a second pinhole shall be
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located 6.000 6 0.0015 in. below the DWL pinhole as shown
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Designation: F962 − 04 (Reapproved 2010) F962 − 04 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
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Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Z-Connector
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F962; 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 design criteria requirements, design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable features for
oil spill response boom connections. These criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics and are not intended to
be restrictive to a specific configuration.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F818 Terminology Relating to Spill Response Booms and Barriers
F1523 Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With Water Body Classifications
3. Material Characteristics
3.1 End connector and cross pin materials shall be corrosion resistant in sea water and such other environments as the intended
service may require. If dissimilar metals are used, care shall be used in design to avoid galvanic corrosion.
3.2 Any material is acceptable for construction of the boom connector provided consideration is given to such factors as weight,
mechanical strength, chemical resistance, flexibility, and conditions of the environment in which it is to be used.
4. Design Requirements
4.1 The minimum tensile strength of a boom-to-boom connection shall equal or exceed the minimum fabric tensile strength
specified in Table 1 of Guide F1523.
4.2 When the connector is designed as an integral part of the boom, it shall ensure distribution or transfer of the tension member
loads from one boom section to the next through or around the end connector in such a manner that the integrity of the joint is
not broken.
4.3 The connector or adapter shall not take more than 0.04 in. permanent set when a 250-lb load, distributed over 3 in., is
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applied. The load shall be applied at the location that results in maximum deflection and shall be resisted by supports placed ⁄2
in. from each end as shown in Fig. 1.
4.4 In addition to the dimensional requirements shown in Fig. 2, the self-locking cross-pin/lanyard assembly shall have the
following characteristics:
4.4.1 Its assembled strength shall resist a tensile load of 180 lbs placed upon the closed toggle by the test fixture to which the
cross pin’s lanyard is attached without deformation as shown in Fig. 3.
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4.4.2 It shall have a ring or lanyard loop of a minimum diameter of 1- ⁄2 in. for the convenience of pulling the pin from the boom
connectors.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F20.11 on Control.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010Nov. 15, 2018. Published April 2010December 2018. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20042010
as F962 – 04.F962 – 04(2010). DOI: 10.1520/F0962-04R10.10.1520/F0962-04R18.
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F962 − 04 (2018)
NOTE 1—All items shown are generic and not intended to depict any manufacturer’s specific product.
FIG. 1 Connector/Adapter
FIG. 2 Self Locking Cross Pin / Lanyard Assembly
4.4.3 The toggle shall turn freely and shall latch in either direction.
4.4.4 The cross-pin’s spring shall be captured or locked to the assembly and shall exert a force on the toggle of between 16 and
22 lbs when connectors are asse
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