ASTM F1934-1998(2004) Standard Test Method for Weighing a Backpacking or Mountaineering Tent《称重背包式或登山用帐蓬的试验方法》.pdf

1、Designation: F 1934 98 (Reapproved 2004)An American National StandardStandard Test Method forWeighing a Backpacking or Mountaineering Tent1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1934; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the ca

2、se of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers requirements for weighing andmarking tents for use in the sports

3、of backpacking andmountaineering.1.2 This test method may contain test methods that do notentirely simulate real life situations. The test methods aredesigned to give reproducible results in a laboratory and,thereby, a means for product comparison.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of

4、 thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard

5、. Inch-pound units appearing in parentheses are forinformation only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E 4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 minimum tent weight, nthe combined weight of thetent body, ten

6、t fly (if applicable), and tent poles.3.1.2 packaged tent weight, nthe weight of the tentpackage as it is for sale to a customer, including the tent body,fly, and poles, as well as any other items that may be included,such as tent stakes, seam sealers, guy lines, instructions, stuffsack, etc.3.1.3 t

7、ent, na portable shelter made primarily of fabricweighing less than 102 g/m2(3 oz/yd2), designed to be carriedby the occupants while backpacking or mountaineering.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Representative samples of tents are weighed on acalibrated scale. If a prototype tent is used for testing, t

8、heresults must state that a prototype was used.5. Significance and Use5.1 The minimum and packaged weight of a tent areproperties used by consumers to evaluate tents. The weightmay also be used for specifications, manufacturing standards,and quality control.6. Apparatus6.1 Calibrated Scale, within t

9、he weight range of the tent.7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units7.1 Tent test specimens shall be new and in unused condi-tion, selected randomly from a production lot of a given modelof tent. They shall conform in all respects to the manufacturersspecifications for the model to be tested. A q

10、uantity of five tentsis required.8. Calibration and Standardization8.1 Test equipment is to be in accordance with Practices E 4and other requirements specific to the equipment.9. Conditioning9.1 Tests may be completed under ambient conditions. Incases of dispute, test samples shall be conditioned in

11、 accor-dance with 9.2.9.2 Erect and dry the tent samples in an atmosphere with arelative humidity of 10 % for a minimum of 24 h; then, placethe tent samples in an atmosphere of 50 6 5 % relativehumidity, 20 6 2C for a minimum of 72 h. Tests may then bedone outside the conditioning room, but the temp

12、erature shallbe 23 6 5C, the tests shall begin within 5 min of removalfrom conditioning, and be completed within 4 h.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.22 onCamping Softgoods.Current

13、 edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originallyapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F 1934 - 98.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume infor

14、mation, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.10. Procedure10.1 Minimum Tent WeightPlace the tent body, rain fly (ifprovided), and poles on the calibrated scal

15、e. Record theaverage of the five tents weighed to the nearest gram.10.2 Packaged Tent WeightPlace the individual tent, com-plete with all accessories and packaging as sold, on a calibratedscale. Record the average of the five tents weighed to thenearest gram. Also record a complete list of items and

16、quantities.11. Report11.1 Report the following information:11.1.1 Name of the tent manufacturer,11.1.2 Model of tent tested,11.1.3 Date and location of the tests,11.1.4 Name(s) of the personnel conducting the tests,11.1.5 Whether the tent is a production model or a proto-type,11.1.6 Average minimum

17、tent weight,11.1.7 Average packaged tent weight,11.1.8 A comprehensive list of all items included in thepackaged tent weight, and11.1.9 Any deviations from this test method.11.2 Markings, if included in the tent or marketing litera-ture, shall reference this test method.12. Precision and Bias12.1 Th

18、e precision of this test method is within 1 %, thespecified scale tolerance. The bias of this test method formeasuring tent weight has not been determined.13. Keywords13.1 backpacking; mountaineering; tents; weightASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asse

19、rted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the riskof infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by

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21、ve careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM Inter

22、national, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).F 1934 98 (2004)2