1、Designation: F2438 04 (Reapproved 2010)Standard Specification forOil Spill Response Boom Connection: Slide Connector1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2438; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the yea
2、r of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers design criteria requirements,design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable f
3、ea-tures for oil spill response boom slide connections. Thesecriteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristicsand are not intended to be restricted to a specific configuration.1.2 The specification defines the geometry required to matewith typical Universal slide connectors or Specifica
4、tion F962connectors with web thickness up to 0.3 in. Some veryheavy-duty or PVC connectors may exceed this dimension andnot be compatible.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This standard does not pur
5、port to address all of 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 to determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F
6、818 Terminology Relating to Spill Response BarriersF962 Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connec-tion: Z-ConnectorF1523 Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance WithWater Body Classifications3. Material Characteristics3.1 End connector and locking pin materials shall be corro-sion resistan
7、t in seawater and such other environments as theintended service may require. If dissimilar metals are used,care shall be used in design to avoid galvanic corrosion.3.2 Any material is acceptable for construction of the boomconnector provided consideration is given to such factors asweight, mechanic
8、al strength, chemical resistance, flexibility,and conditions of the environment in which it is to be used.4. Design Requirements4.1 The minimum tensile strength of a boom-to-boomconnection shall equal or exceed the minimum fabric tensilestrength specified in Table 1 of Guide F1523.4.2 The connector
9、design shall ensure distribution or trans-fer of the tension member loads from one boom section to thenext through or around the end connector in such a manner thatthe integrity of the joint is not broken at the fabric connectionor any supplemental tension member connection(s).4.3 The connector open
10、ing shall be to the right whenlooking at the top of the connector as shown in Fig. 1.4.4 The connector or adapter shall not take more than 0.04in. permanent set when a 250-lb load, distributed over 3 in., isapplied. The load shall be applied at the location that results inmaximum deflection and shal
11、l be resisted by supports placed12 in. from each end as shown in Fig. 2.4.5 An end connector shall be long enough to be compatiblewith the particular boom of which it is a part and not be alimiting member as to the functional freeboard or draft of themembrane.4.6 The design shall include a tethered,
12、38 in. diameter,self-locking pin, conforming to the dimensional criteria shownin Fig. 3, to resist vertical movement of joined connectors inrelation to each other.4.6.1 The pins overall length shall be minimized and itsends rounded or chamfered so as to minimize wear and tear onadjacent stored booms
13、 or injury to boom handlers.4.6.2 The pins spring shall be captured or locked to the pinassembly and shall exert a force on the toggle of between 16and 22 lbs when connectors are assembled.4.6.3 When the pins spring is fully compressed, there shallbe a clearance of18 in. between the short end of the
14、 toggle andthe mated connector as shown in Fig. 3.4.6.4 The toggle shall turn freely and shall latch in eitherdirection.4.6.5 The assembly shall incorporate a ring or lanyard loopof a minimum 112 in. diameter for the convenience of pullingthe pin from the boom connectors.1This specification is under
15、 the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 onHazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F20.11 on Control.Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published April 2010. Originallyapproved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F2438 04. DOI:10
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17、 Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.6.6 The pin/lanyard assembly shall resist a tensile load of180 lb, placed upon the closed toggle by the test fixture towhich the pins lanyard is attached, without deformation.4.6.7 One pin/lanyard assembly shall be furnished with
18、, andconnected to, each end connector or adapter.4.6.8 Each lanyard shall be long enough to allow the pin tobe inserted into any pinhole in the connector.4.7 Pinholes, designed to accommodate the38 in. diameterself-locking pin, shall be incorporated at the design water line(DWL) and, if required, a
19、location as determined in 4.7.1 or4.7.2 and shown in Fig. 4.4.7.1 For any connector with 7.0 to 12.9 in. of connectormaterial below the DWL pinhole, a second pinhole shall belocated 6.000 6 0.015 in. below the DWL pinhole as shown inFig. 4(b).4.7.2 For any connector with 13.0 in. or more of connecto
20、rmaterial below the DWL pinhole, a second cross-pin hole shallbe located 12.000 6 0.015 in. below the DWL pinhole asshown in Fig. 4(c).4.8 Where one half of a connector set mates with one havingthe geometry defined herein but is of other dimensions, it shall:4.8.1 Possess adequate mechanical strengt
21、h.4.8.2 Minimize oil leakage.4.8.3 Be sexless (neither male/female).4.8.4 Be full height of boom of which it is a part.4.8.5 Not impair stability of the boom.4.8.6 Require no special tools for assembly.4.8.7 Not reduce freeboard.5. Significance and Use5.1 The general design geometry herein defined a
22、pplies toboth a separate adaptor accessory mating two booms ofdifferent geometry as well as boom end connectors (seeTerminology F818).5.2 Interconnectibility is intended to facilitate mating of oilspill response booms of various sizes, strengths, design, andmanufacture.5.3 The use of this general de
23、sign geometry in no wayguarantees the effective performance of the linked boomsections, since each booms design and the environmentalconditions at each incident govern overall performance.6. Desirable Features6.1 Desirable features of the connector design include thefollowing:6.1.1 Speed and ease of
24、 connection.6.1.2 Light weight.6.1.3 Connectable in the water.6.1.4 Readily cleaned of sand and debris.6.1.5 Inherently safe to personnel.6.1.6 Easy to install or replace.7. Keywords7.1 boom; boom connection; oil spill responseNOTE 1All drawings in this document are generic and are notintended to de
25、pict any manufacturers specific product.FIG. 1 Connector OrientationF2438 04 (2010)2FIG. 2 Slide Connector/AdapterFIG. 3 Self -Locking Pin, Lanyard Assembly, and Lanyard Tensile TestF2438 04 (2010)3NOTE 10.41-in. diameter (+0.00-0.01) drill through for self-locking pinhole(s).NOTE 2Surface of connec
26、tor is to be defined by manufacturer where shown in dashed lines on this drawing, provided that no part of the surfaceprotrude beyond these dashed lines.NOTE 3All dimensions are stated in inches.NOTE 4All top and bottom corners of each connector shall have a minimum 0.06 in. radius to reduce the pos
27、sibility of injury to boom handlers.FIG. 4 Slide Connector ConfigurationF2438 04 (2010)4ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of
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