Standard Test Method for Metal Doors Used in Blast Resistant Applications (Equivalent Static Load Method)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Blast resistant doors are designed to protect against the problems and dangers created by a planned or accidental explosion or pressure leak. This test method will provide reasonable assurance to the specifier of the reliability of a door’structure, the restraining hardware, the frame, and the frame anchors when used in a blast resistant application.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the structural performance of metal doors and frames and their restraining hardware (such as latches and hinges) used as a blast resistant barrier. This method involves applying an equivalent static pressure based on the characteristics of the specified blast pressure and structural properties of the door panel design.
1.2 The static tests are valid for the unit size tested or for smaller units of analogous construction. Extrapolation of test results for units larger than the test specimen are not permitted.
1.3 This standard test method is not applicable to tests where the forces are created by explosive charges, forced air from a shock tube apparatus, or any other method used to generate a dynamic load.
1.4 The proper use of this method requires knowledge of the principles of pressure, deflection, and when applicable, strain gauge measurement.
1.5 Using this method, specimens may be tested to determine ultimate static capacity or tested to specific static test loads.
1.5.1 Procedure A shall be used when a load-deflection curve is not required and a single load is applied.
1.5.2 Procedure B shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required and a single or multiple loads are applied.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values provided in parenthesis are for information only.
1.7 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.

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Designation:F2247–03
Standard Test Method for
Metal Doors Used in Blast Resistant Applications
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(Equivalent Static Load Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2247; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers the structural performance of 2.1 ASTM Standards:
metal doors and frames and their restraining hardware (such as E330 Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
latches and hinges) used as a blast resistant barrier. This Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform
method involves applying an equivalent static pressure based Static Air Pressure Difference
on the characteristics of the specified blast pressure and 2.2 Other Standard:
structural properties of the door panel design. TM5-1300 Structures to Resist Effects ofAccidental Explo-
1.2 The static tests are valid for the unit size tested or for sions, Volume V, Structural Steel Design, Special Publi-
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smaller units of analogous construction. Extrapolation of test cation No. ARLCD-SP-840001
results for units larger than the test specimen are not permitted.
3. Terminology
1.3 This standard test method is not applicable to tests
where the forces are created by explosive charges, forced air 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 metal door—a term used in reference to doors which
from a shock tube apparatus, or any other method used to
generate a dynamic load. are built from steel sheets, internally stiffened with cold-
formed shapes or structural steel shapes. Materials can be
1.4 Theproperuseofthismethodrequiresknowledgeofthe
principles of pressure, deflection, and when applicable, strain carbon or stainless steel. The materials may be joined together
by any fabrication technique (that is, welding, bolting, struc-
gauge measurement.
1.5 Using this method, specimens may be tested to deter- tural adhesive, etc.). The material voids may be filled with
insulation.
mine ultimate static capacity or tested to specific static test
3.1.2 permanent deformation—the permanent displacement
loads.
1.5.1 Procedure A shall be used when a load-deflection from an original position that remains after an applied load has
been removed. Measured in millimetres (mm) (inches (in.)).
curve is not required and a single load is applied.
1.5.2 Procedure B shall be used when a load-deflection 3.1.3 rebound—stress reversal in the material of the door.
3.1.4 seating pressure—an applied pressure that causes the
curve is required and a single or multiple loads are applied.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the door panel to seat against the frame that is expressed in pascals
(Pa) (pounds-force per square foot (psf) or pounds-force per
standard. The values provided in parenthesis are for informa-
tion only. square inch (psi)).
3.1.5 specifier—individual or party requesting that a metal
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the door assembly meet specific blast resistance criteria.
3.1.6 specimen—the entire assembly unit submitted for test
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- as described in Section 6.
3.1.7 steady state pressure—a test pressure held for a
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
minimum of 3 min.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published October 2003. DOI: Available from U.S.ArmyArmament Research Development and Engineering
10.1520/F2247-03. Center, Dover, NJ.
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3.1.8 test director—the individual identified as being re- using the same quantity, size, and spacing of fasteners or
sponsible to complete the specified tests as required and to anchors that the specifier or door manufacturer intends to use
document the results. in the actual door installation.
3.1.9 test load—the specified static pressure differential
(positive or negative) for which the specimen is to be tested,
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