1、Designation:F3040/F3040M13An American National StandardStandard Test Method forMechanical Static Load Testing of Non-Structural MarineJoiner Bulkheads1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3040/F3040M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adopt
2、ion 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.Scope1.1 This test method describes a procedure for evaluatingthe strength of non struct
3、ural marine joiner of A,B,andC-Class bulkhead and liner systems.A,B,and C-class bulk-heads are defined and discussed in 2.1.1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eac
4、hsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establis
5、h appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 International Maritime Organization Publication:SOLAS 2009 Consolidated Edition,Chapter II-2,Part A,Regulation 3,Definitions23.Summary of Test Method3.1 Instal
6、l panels into a mounting test fixture representativeof the bulkhead system.3.2 Attach loading bracket to center panel at mid-width andheight of the center panel.3.3 Mount three dial indicators at the back side of the centerpanel to measure deflection at the centerline of the panels threevertical qua
7、rter points.(See Fig.1.)3.4 Load the bracket at no more than 10 kg 22 lbincrements until a total load of 200 kg 441 lb is obtained.Record deflection from dial indicators at each incremental loador until failure is reached.3.5 If failure is not reached,extend the loading bracketoutward to the next mo
8、ment arm from the panel and repeatloading.3.6 Continue to increase applied load until failure or untilmaximum moment arm and loads are applied.4.Significance and Use4.1 The test method provides information regarding thebehavior of a non-structural A,B,or C-Class bulkhead panelsystem under a static l
9、oad.Test data for load,moment anddeformation is measured.4.2 Static load test of non-structural marine joiner panelsystems provide a standard method of obtaining data forresearch and development,quality control,acceptance orrejection under specifications,and special purposes.The testscannot be consi
10、dered significant for engineering design inapplications differing widely from the loading type and mag-nitude of the standard test.Such applications shall requireadditional tests.5.Apparatus5.1 Bulkhead Mounting FixtureSecures the edges of thepanels in a position representative of the bulkhead syste
11、minstalled on a ship.The two edges on the side of the testspecimen shall be fitted with typical edge trim.Top and bottomshoes,and panel connection mechanism capable of supporting2135 6 3 mm 84 in.high by 3660 6 3 mm 144 in.minimum wide joiner panel system shall be used.5.2 Loading BracketAttach the
12、loading bracket throughthe bulkhead panel.The loading bracket has supports forloading at different distances,305 6 3 mm 12 in.,610 6 3mm 24 in.,and 915 6 3 mm 36 in.from the bulkhead panelsurface.The loading bracket bulkhead plate has four holes30563 mm 12 in.apart vertically and horizontally with t
13、heload centered vertically and horizontally between the two setsof holes.See Fig.2.5.3 Hook on Loading BracketSuspends load plates fromthe loading bracket at designated distances.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct respons
14、ibility of Subcommittee F25.03 onOutfitting and Deck Machinery.Current edition approved Oct.1,2013.Published October 2013.DOI:10.1520/F3040_F3040M-13.2Available from International Maritime Organization,4 Albert Embankment,London,Se1 7SR,http:/www.imo.org.(Fifth Edition.)Copyright ASTM International,
15、100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.4 Load PlatesWeights that attach to the loading bracket.Approximately 20 slotted plates not exceeding 10 kg 22 lbeach for a total recommended load at each interval of 200 kg441 lb.5.5 Dial IndicatorsIndicator shaft be
16、ars on the back sideof panel at three locations,suitable for measuring displacementof the specimens and accurate to a minimum of 61%of thefull scale reading and with travel adequate to measure the fulldisplacement anticipated.6.Sampling,Test Specimens,and Test Units6.1 The test specimen shall include joined panels so that thetest panel is supported by the bulkhead joiner system as per themanufacturer installation instructions.6.2 All components shall be representative of the samequality as compo
