ASTM F1233-08(2013)

Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
6.1 This test method is based on field experience rather than laboratory analysis. It provides a basis for the comparative evaluation of ballistic/forced entry/containment resistance of security glazings and systems and should not be used to establish or confirm the absolute prevention of forcible entries or forced exits. This test method defines three factors which determine the success or failure of any attempt to forcefully enter (or exit) the glazing or system. They are: (1) the tools employed, (2) the techniques and methods used by the attackers, and (3) the total time available to effect the entry or exit. This test method defines two of the three factors (tools and techniques) and allows the third (duration) to vary in order to establish levels of forced entry or exit resistance.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method sets forth procedures whose purpose is limited to the evaluation of the resistance of security glazing materials and systems against the following threats:  
1.1.1 Ballistic Impact,  
1.1.2 Blunt Tool Impacts,  
1.1.3 Sharp Tool Impacts,  
1.1.4 Thermal Stress,  and  
1.1.5 Chemical Deterioration. Note 1—Specifically exempted from this test method are the use of power (motor or engine-driven) tools or devices, explosives, military ordinance (excepting small arms) and tools, processes or devices requiring more than two persons to transport and operate.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 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. For a specific warning statement, see Warning in 10.1.1.6.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2013
• ICS: 81.040.20 - Glass in building
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.10 - Systems Products and Services

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1233-08 - Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2395-21 - Standard Specification for Voluntary Security Performance of Window and Door Assemblies with Glazing Impact
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2781-15(2021) - Standard Practice for Testing Forced Entry, Ballistic and Low Impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1564-20 - Standard Guide for Use of Silicone Sealants for Protective Glazing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E3112/E3112M-20 - Standard Test Method for Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1915-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1172-19 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1349-17 - Standard Specification for Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2813-18 - Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1233 − 08 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
Security Glazing Materials And Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1233; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 Other Documents:
SportingArms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute
1.1 This test method sets forth procedures whose purpose is
(SAAMI)—Ammunition
limited to the evaluation of the resistance of security glazing
United States Military Ammunition Specifications—
materials and systems against the following threats:
Ammunition
1.1.1 Ballistic Impact,
Federal Specification GGG-313U—Cold Chisel
1.1.2 Blunt Tool Impacts,
AmericanIronandSteelInstituteM-1020—StructuralSteel
1.1.3 Sharp Tool Impacts,
UL10BC—Fire Extinguisher
1.1.4 Thermal Stress, and
1.1.5 Chemical Deterioration.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—Specifically exempted from this test method are the use of
3.1 Definitions:
power (motor or engine-driven) tools or devices, explosives, military
3.1.1 test director, n—individual identified by the indepen-
ordinance(exceptingsmallarms)andtools,processesordevicesrequiring
dent testing laboratory as being responsible to complete the
more than two persons to transport and operate.
specified tests as required and to document the results.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds are to be regarded as
the standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa- 4. Class
tion only.
4.1 Ballistic Class—Ballistic tests and test results from this
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
standard shall be classified by the following (see also Table 1):
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1.1 HG1 Handgun - Low—Ammunition conforming to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
SAAMI specifications for caliber .38 Special, 158 grain (10.2
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
g),softpoint,producingvelocitiesof875(625)ft/s(266(67)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific
m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
warning statement, see Warning in 10.1.1.6.
4.1.2 HG2 Handgun - Medium Soft Point—Ammunition
conformingtoSAAMIspecificationsforcaliber.357Magnum,
2. Referenced Documents
158 grain (10.2 g), jacketed soft point, producing velocities of
1400 (650) ft/s (427 (615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
muzzle.
A36/A36MSpecification for Carbon Structural Steel
4.1.3 HG3 Handgun - Medium Jacketed—Ammunitioncon-
A53/A53MSpecification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
forming to SAAMI specifications for caliber 9 mm, 124 grain
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
(8.0 g), full metal casing, producing velocities of 1250 (650)
A574SpecificationforAlloySteelSocket-HeadCapScrews
ft/s (381 (615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
F1029GuideforSelectionofPhysicalSecurityMeasuresfor
4.1.4 HG4 Handgun - High—Ammunition conforming to
a Facility (Withdrawn 2004)
SAAMIspecificationsforcaliber.44Magnum,240grain,lead
gas check producing velocities of 1450 (650) ft/s (442 (615)
m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee F12 on Security
Systems and Equipmentand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on
Systems Products and Services. Available from Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved (SAAMI), Box 1075, Riverside, CT 06878.
in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1233–08. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,
F1233-08R13. 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 20407.
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the ASTM website. Washington, DC 20036.
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TABLE 1 Ballistic Criteria
C
Velocity , ft/s
A B D
Class Weapon Description Caliber Bullet Mass /Type Minimum No. of Impacts
(m/s)
HG1 Handgun - Low .38 Special 158 gr (10.2 g), 850–900 3
lead (259–274)
HG2 Handgun - Medium, Soft Point .357 Magnum 158 gr (10.2 g), 1350–1450 3
JSP (411–442)
HG3 Handgun - Medium, Jacketed 9 mm 124 gr (8.0 g), FMC 1200–1300 3
(365–396)
HG4 Handgun - High .44 Magnum 240 gr (15.6 g), 1400–1500 3
LGC (427–442)
SMG Submachine-gun 9 mm 124 gr (8.0 g), FMC 1350–1450 3
(411–442)
R1 Rifle - Light .223 (5.56 mm) 55 gr (3.6 g), M193 3200–3300 3
Ball, FMC (975–1006)
R2 Rifle - Heavy, Soft Point .30-’06 180 gr (11.7 g), SP 2850–3000 3
(867–914)
R3 Rifle - Heavy, Jacketed .308 Winchester 147 gr (9.5 g), M80 2700–2800 3
(7.62 mm) Ball, FMC (823–853)
R4-AP Rifle - Armor Piercing .30-’06 166 gr (10.8 g), 2715–2850 1
M2-AP (828–867)
R5 Rifle - Jacketed .50 709.5 gr (45.9 g) 2760–2860 1
Ball, FMC (841–867)
E F
SH1 Shotgun - Buckshot 12 gage, 00 buckshot, 1150–1250 1
3 in. Magnum 15 pellets (350–381)
SH2 Shotgun - Slug 12 gage 1 oz. (437.5 gr, 28.3 g) 1600–1700 3
rifled slug (487–518)
A −4
gr denotes grain as a unit of mass: 1 gr = 1.429 × 10 lb (0.0647981 g)
B
FMC = Full Metal Casing, JSP = Jacketed Soft Point, LGC = Lead Gas-Check, and SP = Soft Point.
C
Velocity measured at a distance of 10 ft (3 m) from the strike face of the sample. Muzzle of the barrel is positioned at a distance of 25 ft (7.6 m) from the strike face of
the sample.
D
Minimum number of shots required on glazed features plus additional shots to examine other features of the assembly. Prior to testing the intended impact location(s)
shall be marked in the approximate center of the target area. Where 3 impacts are specified, they are to be located at the corners ofa5in. (127 mm) equilateral triangle.
The minimum spacing between impact locations is 4 in. (102 mm).
E
This ammunition is to be used as an adjunct to the primary test to further evaluate the ability of designed assembly details to resist fragmentary threats.
F
The shot pattern of the pellets shall be such that they all impact within an 8 in. (203 mm) diameter circle at a distance of 25 ft (7.62 m) from the muzzle of the weapon.
NOTE2—The12-gageballisticthreatistobeusedasaconfirmatorytest
4.1.5 SMG Submachine Gun—Ammunition conforming to
of assemblies. Glazing materials are not to be tested or rated against this
SAAMI specifications for caliber 9 mm, 124 grain (8.0 g), full
threat.
metal casing producing velocities of 1400 (650) ft/s (427
4.1.12 SH2 - Shotgun - Slug—Ammunition conforming to
(615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
SAAMI specifications for Shotshell 12-gage, 1 oz. (437.5 g)
4.1.6 R1 Rifle - Light—Ammunition conforming to U.S.
rifled slug producing velocities of 1650 (650) ft/s (503 (615)
Military specifications for caliber .223 (5.56 mm) NATO,
m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
M193 ball producing velocities of 3250 (650) ft/s (991 (615)
m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
4.2 Forced Entry Class—See Table 2.
4.1.7 R2 Rifle - Heavy Soft Point—Ammunitionconforming
5. Summary of Test Method
toSAAMIspecificationsforcaliber.30-’06,180grain(11.7g)
soft point producing velocities of 2925 (675) ft/s (991 (615)
5.1 Forced entry shall be determined by resistance of the
m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
glazing material or system to the following:
4.1.8 R3 Rifle - Heavy Jacketed—Ammunition conforming
5.1.1 Ballistics attack only.
to SAAMI specifications for caliber .308 Winchester (7.62
5.1.2 Physical attack only to include blunt tool impacts,
mm), 147 grain (9.5 g), M80 Ball, full metal casing producing
sharp tool impacts, thermal stress, and chemical deterioration.
velocities of 2800 (650) ft/s (853 (615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m)
5.1.3 Ballisticsattackfollowedby,andincombinationwith,
from the muzzle.
physical attack.
4.1.9 R4-AP - Armor Piercing—Ammunition conforming to
6. Significance and Use
U.S.Militaryspecificationsforcaliber.30–’06,M2APproduc-
ing velocities of 2775 (650) ft/s (846 (615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 6.1 Thistestmethodisbasedonfieldexperienceratherthan
m) from the muzzle. laboratory analysis. It provides a basis for the comparative
4.1.10 R5 - Ball Jacketed—AmmunitionconformingtoU.S. evaluation of ballistic/forced entry/containment resistance of
Military specifications for caliber .50 M2 Ball, full metal security glazings and systems and should not be used to
casingproducingvelocitiesof2810(650)ft/s(856(615)m/s) establish or confirm the absolute prevention of forcible entries
at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle. or forced exits. This test method defines three factors which
4.1.11 SH1 - Shotgun - Buckshot—Ammunitionconforming determine the success or failure of any attempt to forcefully
toSAAMIspecificationsforShotshell12-gage,3in.Magnum, enter (or exit) the glazing or system. They are: (1) the tools
00 Buckshot producing velocities of 1315 (650) ft/s (400 employed, (2) the techniques and methods used by the
(615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle. attackers, and (3) the total time available to effect the entry or
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TABLE 2 Forced Entry Sequence of Testing
Sequence Test Implements Impacts Minutes Amount Class Achieved
1 Ball Peen Hammer 10 1.0
2 Ball Peen Hammer 10 1.1
31 ⁄2-in. (4-cm) Diameter 25 1.2
Pipe/Sledge
4 Extinguisher, CO 11.3
5 Sledge Hammer 25 1.4
A
6 Propane Torch Flame 5 1.5
7 Ripping Bar 10 2.0
8 Ram 10 2.1
9 4-in. (10-cm) Diameter 25 2.2
Pipe/Sledge
10 Sledge Hammer 25 2.3
B
11 Propane Torch Flame 5 2.4
12 Ripping Bar 10 2.5
13 Chisel/Hammer 25 2.6
1 1
14 Gasoline 4 ⁄2 Pint ( ⁄4 L) 2.7
15 Angle Iron/Sledge 25 2.8
16 Sledge Hammer 25 3.0
17 Ram 10 3.1
18 4-in. (10-cm) Diameter 25 3.2
Pipe/Sledge
19 Sledge Hammer 25 3.3
B
20 Propane Torch Flame 5 3.4
21 Wood Splitting Maul 25 3.5
22 Sledge Hammer 25 3.6
23 Ripping Bar 10 3.7
24 Fire Axe 25 3.8
25 Chisel/Hammer 25 3.9
1 1
26 Acetone ⁄2 Pint ( ⁄4 L) 3.10
27 Sledge Hammer 25 4.0
28 Ram 10 4.1
29 4-in. (10-cm) Diameter 25 4.2
Pipe/Sledge
30 Sledge Hammer 25 4.3
B
31 Propane Torch Flame 5 4.4
32 Fire Axe 25 4.5
33 Sledge Hammer 25 4.6
34 Wood Splitting Maul 25 4.7
35 Chisel/Hammer 25 4.8
36 Sledge Hammer 25 4.9
1 1
37 Acetone ⁄2 Pint ( ⁄4 L) 4.10
38 Fire Axe 25 4.11
39 Sledge Hammer 25 4.12
40 Chisel/Hammer 25 4.13
41 Wood Splitting Maul 25 5.0
A
For Class 1.5, the flame shall be extinguished with a fine mist of water immediately after the propane torch application.
B
For Classes 2.4, 3.4, and 4.4, if the sample continues to burn after removal of the flame (self-sustaining), it shall be allowed to burn an additional 10 min and then
extinguished with a fine mist of water.
exit.Thistestmethoddefinestwoofthethreefactors(toolsand 7.1.7 .308 Winchester (7.62 mm, M80 Ball), 147 grain
techniques) and allows the third (duration) to vary in order to
(10.5g), full metal casing,
establish levels of forced entry or exit resistance.
7.1.8 .30–’06, 165 grain (10.6g), M2-AP (armor piercing),
7.1.9 .50 caliber, 710 grain (46 g), M2-FMC Ball,
7. Apparatus (Ballistics)
7.1.10 12 gage, 3 in. Magnum, 00 Buckshot, 15 pellets, and
7.1 Ballistic Firing Devices—Firearms or test barrels suit-
7.1.11 12 gage, 1 oz. (437.5 grain, 28.3g), rifled slug.
able for use with the following calibers of ammunition pro-
ducing minimum velocities as required:
7.2 Ammunition Class—All ammunition used in conducting
7.1.1 .38 Special, 158 grain (10.2g), lead,
tests within this test method shall be manufactured in compli-
7.1.2 .357 Magnum, 158 grain (10.2g), jacketed soft point,
ance with current configurations and standards established by
7.1.3 9 mm, 124 grain (8.0g), full metal casing,
the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute
7.1.4 .44 Magnum, 240 grain (15.6g), lead gas check,
(SAAMI) or United States Military Specifications, as
7.1.5 .223 (5.56 mm, M193 Ball),55grain(3.6g),fullmetal
applicable, except as may be noted within this test method.
casing,
7.1.6 .30–’06, 180 grain (11.7g), soft point, 7.3 Witness Material:
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7.3.1 Aluminumfoil,kitchenfoil,orequivalent,0.00094in. partially through the thickness of the glazing to examine all
(0.024 mm) 610% thick. Alloy may be 8111 or 1100, “0” possible penetration paths. Not only shall the primary weapon/
temper. ammunition be used, but the 12-gage shotgun (as defined
within this test method as an adjunct to the primary test) as
7.4 Instrumentation:
9 well. The 12-gage ballistic threat is to be used as a confirma-
7.4.1 Photosensitive Triggering Screens,
torytestofassemblies.Glazingmaterialsarenottobetestedor
7.4.2 Chronograph,
rated against this threat.
7.4.3 Thermometer—Temperature ranges from +120 to
7.6.4.1 Due to chronograph/triggering screen accessibility,
−30°F (+49 to −34°C).
thetestdirectormayelectnottoelectronicallymeasuremuzzle
7.5 Test Frame and Stand:
velocities of certain oblique firings.
7.5.1 Samples of glazing submitted for testing shall be in
sizes that would be encountered during normal use, but in no
8. Apparatus (Physical Attack)
casesmallerthan12by12in.(30by30cm)orlargerthan29 ⁄4
8.1 Test Stand—Thetestglazingsampleswillbemountedin
by 29 ⁄4 in. (75 by 75 cm). The size and configuration of each
a vertical test stand of rigid, 6 in. (15 cm) steel wide flange
sample will be such that it can be mounted in a structurally
beams as in Fig. 1. The wide flange beam stand will be
sound, rigid test fixture capable of accommodating a variety of
anchored in, or rigidly fixed to, a substantial concrete structure
sizes of rectangular samples. The framing must be affixed to
at each of its four corners (minimum requirements), and no
the glazing sample in a manner which does not enhance or
linear dimension between supports of the test will exceed 8 ft
detract from the ballistic resistance of any portion of the
(2.5 m).
sample to be ballistically impacted. For testing of glazing
8.2 Test Frame:
materials only, the mounting method is not subject to any tests
8.2.1 Glazing Material Tests—Unframed glazing samples
herein.
will be mounted in a test frame detailed in Fig. 2 and
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