ASTM E2639-12
Standard Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
- Standard No.
- ASTM E2639-12
- Release Date
- 2012
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E2639-12(2018)
- Latest
- ASTM E2639-12(2018)
- Scope
This test procedure is used to measure two of the main effects of an explosive detonated in a trash receptacle as related to the type and amount of explosive charge and the location where the charge is placed in the trash receptacle. The two effects are:
Release of primary and secondary fragments, and
Physical damage to the trash receptacle.
This test procedure is applicable to all trash receptacles, including lidded or non-lidded as supplied by the manufacturer.
This test procedure is used to generate data for use in developing performance specifications for trash receptacles.
For users having interest in determining overpressures created by the detonation, Appendix X1 provides guidance for making such determinations.
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for characterizing the performance of a trash receptacle when an explosive is detonated within the receptacle.
1.1.1 The procedure determines the extent and location of fragments produced during the explosion, and whether breaches are created in the exterior surfaces of the trash receptacle.
1.1.2 Appendix X1 provides guidance for determining the magnitude of blast waves (that is, external overpressures) developed.
1.1.3 Effects due to a fireball resulting from the detonation of an explosive within a trash receptacle are beyond the scope of the test method.
1.2 This test method is intended to be performed in open-air test arenas.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
ASTM E2639-12 Referenced Document
- ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
- ASTM D747 Standard Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam
- ASTM D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials*， 2024-04-19 Update
- ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
- ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics
- ASTM E2740 Standard Specification for Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
ASTM E2639-12 history
- 2018 ASTM E2639-12(2018) Standard Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
- 2012 ASTM E2639-12 Standard Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
- 2009 ASTM E2639-09a Standard Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
- 2009 ASTM E2639-09 Standard Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Receptacles
