ASTM_F_1043_-_17a.pdf

Designation:F104317aStandard Specification forStrength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial FenceFramework1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1043;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year 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 the strength and protectivecoating requirements for industrial steel fence framework.Theintended use is for all types of fence,including but not limitedto,chain link,expanded metal,wire mesh both welded andwoven,PVC and wood.Consult fencing product manufacturerfor post spacing requirements.Post spacings for chain linkfence are not to exceed 10 ft.(For additional information,seeCLFMI Guide WLG2445.)1.1.1 Caution Regarding WindloadIf additives to thefence,such as windscreen,inserts,or signage are required,it isadvisable to use stronger framework and fittings,to reduce theon-center spacing of posts,or to add back bracing.Factors toconsider when determining windload include the type ofscreening material to be used,area of fence to be covered andlocal wind conditions.1.2 Posts and rails may have any cross-sectional shapemeeting the requirements herein.The shapes may be formedand welded,cold formed,hot rolled,or extruded.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A90/A90M Test Method for Weight Mass of Coating onIron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy CoatingsB6 Specification for ZincD1499 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo-sures of PlasticsD3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape TestE8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic MaterialsE376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness byMagnetic-Field or Eddy-Current(Electromagnetic)Test-ing MethodsF552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link FencingF934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated ChainLink Fence MaterialsF1083 Specification for Pipe,Steel,Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)Welded,for Fence StructuresG155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus forExposure of Non-Metallic Materials2.2 Other Documents:WLG2445 CLFMI Guide for the Selection of Line PostSpacings33.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 postsvertical members of the fence.3.1.1.1 DiscussionEnd,corner,and pull posts are posts atwhich fencing material terminates.Gateposts are posts towhich gates are either attached or latched.Line posts are poststhat occur in a line of fence in which the fencing materialpasses and to which it is secured.3.1.2 railshorizontal members of the fence.3.1.2.1 DiscussionMay be top,bottom,intermediate orbrace rails.3.1.3 The dimensional terminology is shown in Fig.1.3.1.4 The relationship of measured dimension(usedthroughout)to trade and industry usage is shown in Table 1.3.1.5 open sectionsnon-tubular framework sections(suchas C-posts,and roll-formed top rail).1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fencesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence andWire Accessories.Current edition approved June 1,2017.Published June 2017.Originallyapproved in 1995.Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F1043-17.DOI:10.1520/F1043-17a.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute,10015 Old ColumbiaRoad,Suite B-215,Columbia,MD 21046,http:/www.chainlinkinfo.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.1.6 polymer coatingsexamples of some polymer coat-ings are acrylic urethane,polyurethane,polyvinyl chloride(PVC),polyester,and polyolefin elastomer.3.1.7 See Terminology F552 for definitions of other terms.4.Ordering Information4.1 Orders for steel fence framework purchased to thisspecification shall include the following information:4.1.1 Number of posts and