1.1 This document defines the terminology used in the field of spill response barriers. Only those terms commonly used or peculiar to this field have been included; no attempt has been made to list all terms used. Where a second term is in common use, “aka” is used to mean “also known as.”
1.2 Design, engineering, and performance terms are listed separately: design terminology (3.1), engineering terminology (3.2), and performance terminology (3.3).
1.3 Guidance on minimum dimensions and performance specifications for booms is provided in Guide F1523.
1.4 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.
ASTM F818-16(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM F1523 Standard Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With Water Body Classifications*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM F625 Standard Practice for Classifying Water Bodies for Spill Control Systems
ASTM F818-16(2020) history
2020ASTM F818-16(2020) Standard Terminology Relating to Spill Response Booms and Barriers
2016ASTM F818-16 Standard Terminology Relating to Spill Response Booms and Barriers
1993ASTM F818-93(2009) Standard Terminology Relating to Spill Response Barriers
1993ASTM F818-93(2003) Standard Terminology Relating to Spill Response Barriers
1998ASTM F818-93(1998)e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Spill Response Barriers