ASTM F2247-18

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 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's 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 parentheses 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 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-2018
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.10 - Systems Products and Services

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2247-11(2017) - Standard Test Method for Metal Doors Used in Blast Resistant Applications (Equivalent Static Load Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018

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: F2247 − 18
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 ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This test method covers the structural performance of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
metal doors and frames and their restraining hardware (such as
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
latches and hinges) used as a blast resistant barrier. This
method involves applying an equivalent static pressure based
2. Referenced Documents
on the characteristics of the specified blast pressure and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
structural properties of the door panel design.
E330/E330M Test Method for Structural Performance of
1.2 The static tests are valid for the unit size tested or for
Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by
smaller units of analogous construction. Extrapolation of test
Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
results for units larger than the test specimen are not permitted.
2.2 Other Standard:
1.3 This standard test method is not applicable to tests
UFC 3-340-02 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Structures
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where the forces are created by explosive charges, forced air
to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions
from a shock tube apparatus, or any other method used to
generate a dynamic load.
3. Terminology
1.4 Theproperuseofthismethodrequiresknowledgeofthe
3.1 Definitions:
principles of pressure, deflection, and when applicable, strain
3.1.1 metal door—a term used in reference to doors which
gauge measurement.
are built from steel sheets, internally stiffened with cold-
formed shapes or structural steel shapes. Materials can be
1.5 Using this method, specimens may be tested to deter-
carbon or stainless steel. The materials may be joined together
mine ultimate static capacity or tested to specific static test
by any fabrication technique (that is, welding, bolting, struc-
loads.
tural adhesive, etc.). The material voids may be filled with
1.5.1 Procedure A shall be used when a load-deflection
insulation.
curve is not required and a single load is applied.
1.5.2 Procedure B shall be used when a load-deflection 3.1.2 openable—as it relates to the working condition of
curve is required and a single or multiple loads are applied. latching hardware after testing, openable latching hardware
allows the door to open one time only (allows egress but may
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
not continue to function as originally intended after being
standard. The values provided in parentheses are for informa-
opened once).
tion only.
3.1.3 operable—as it relates to the working condition of
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
latching hardware after testing, operable latching hardware
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
allowsthedoortoopenandcloserepeatedly(allowsegressand
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
continues to function as originally intended).
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.4 permanent deformation—the permanent displacement
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
from an original position that remains after an applied load has
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
been removed. Measured in millimetres (mm) (inches (in.)).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F12 on Security For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Systems Products and Services. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published May 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F2247 – 11 (2017). Available from National Institute of Building Sciences, 1090 VermontAvenue,
DOI: 10.1520/F2247-18. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005, http://www.wbdg.org/index.php.
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Designation: F2247 − 11 (Reapproved 2017) F2247 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Metal Doors Used in Blast Resistant Applications
1
(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
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 parenthesisparentheses 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 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:
E330/E330M Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform
Static Air Pressure Difference
2.2 Other Standard:
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UFC 3-340-02 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 metal door—a term used in reference to doors which are built from steel sheets, internally stiffened with cold-formed
shapes or structural steel shapes. Materials can be carbon or stainless steel. The materials may be joined together by any fabrication
technique (that is, welding, bolting, structural adhesive, etc.). The material voids may be filled with insulation.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on
Systems Products and Services.
Current edition approved March 1, 2017April 1, 2018. Published March 2017May 2018. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20112017 as
F2247 – 11.F2247 – 11 (2017). DOI: 10.1520/F2247-11R17.10.1520/F2247-18.
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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.
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Available from National Institute of Building Sciences, 1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005, http://www.wbdg.org/index.php.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.2 openable—as it relates to the working condition of latching hardware after testing, openable latching hardware allows the
door to open one time only (allows egress but may not continue to function as originally intended after being opened once).
3.1.3 operable—as it relates to the
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