ASTM_F_985_-_00_2012.pdf

Designation:F98500(Reapproved 2012)An American National StandardStandard Specification forPanama Canal Pilot Platform1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F985;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification provides design and constructiondetails for Panama Canal pilot platforms.1.2 Platforms shall be placed aboard the vessel in accor-dance with the requirements of the Panama Canal Commissionand Title 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations.1.3 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded asthe standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Ex-truded Bars,Rods,Wire,Profiles,and Tubes2.2 Federal Standard:Code of Federal Regulations,Title 35 Panama Canal Regu-lations(Parts 1 through 299)33.Ordering Information3.1 Pilot platforms shall be ordered by this ASTM designa-tion and year of issue.3.2 Paint finish(if other than standard).4.Materials and Methods4.1 Platforms shall be welded-aluminum construction inaccordance with Specification B221,Alloy 5086.4.2 Decking shall be serrated-aluminum grating.4.3 Canopy shall be of vinyl-nylon construction with sewnseams and metallic grommets.4.4 Canopy tie-downs shall be18-in.(DN 4-mm)nylon line.4.5 Paint finish,if required,shall be in accordance withcustomer specifications.5.Dimensions,Weight,and Permissible Variations5.1 Dimensions as indicated in Figs.1-7.5.2 The approximate unit weight is 1250 N.5.3 The construction tolerance is 4 mm,except bolt holelocation 1 mm.6.Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance6.1 Shelters shall be free of weld splatter,sharp edges,andburrs injurious to personnel.7.Keywords7.1 Panama Canal;pilot platform1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 onOutfitting and Deck Machinery.Current edition approved Oct.1,2012.Published October 2012.Originallyapproved in 1986.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F985 00(2006).DOI:10.1520/F0985-00R12.2For 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 U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 FIG.1 Pilot PlatformF985 00(2012)2 FIG.2 Front ViewF985 00(2012)3 FIG.3 Side ViewF985 00(2012)4 FIG.4 Top ViewF985 00(2012)5 FIG.5 Floor DetailsF985 00(2012)6 FIG.6 Section Connecting PinsF985 00(2012)7 ASTM 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 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 the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive 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 International,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).Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the Copyright Clearance Center,222Rosewood Drive,Danvers,MA 01923,Tel:(978)646-2600;http:/ Ship AttachmentF985 00(2012)8