ASTM E2740-10
Historical Standard: ASTM E2740-10 Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM E2740
1. Scope
1.1 This specification provides performance requirements for trash receptacles when subjected to the explosive tests described in Test Method E2639 .
1.1.1 These trash receptacles are intended for use in public spaces.
1.2 Units The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
E2639 Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
Government Standards
UFC3-340-02 Department of Defense: Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions (supersedes TM 5-1300) Available from the worldwide web at: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_3_340_02_pdf.pdf.Keywords
bare charge; blast resistance; explosives; force protection; fragmentation charge; performance requirements; primary fragments; secondary fragments; testing; trash receptacle;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.030.40 (Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment)
DOI: 10.1520/E2740-10
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