ASTM_F_3059_-_15.pdf

Designation:F305915An American National StandardStandard Specification forFiber-Reinforced Polymer(FRP)Gratings Used in MarineConstruction and Shipbuilding1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3059;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 provides the testing and performancerequirements for fiber-reinforced polymer(FRP)gratings usedin marine construction and shipbuilding as an equivalency tothe specification of steel gratings rated for a maximum load of94 lbf/ft2(4.5 kN/m2).1.2 The purpose of this specification is to ensure that allFRP gratings are designed and tested appropriately to ensurepersonnel safety.It does not address the ability of the gratingsto support either moving or stationary equipment during orafter a fire exposure.1.3 This specification addresses fire conditions based onTest Methods E119 fire exposure and does not address hydro-carbon pool or jet fire exposures.1.4 This specification is intended for use by all personsdesigning,manufacturing,testing,inspecting,and maintainingFRP gratings.1.5 UnitsThe values stated in inch-pound units are to beregarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units that are provided forinformation only and are not considered standard.1.6 This specification does not constitute regulations or shipclassification rules,which shall be consulted where applicable.1.7 This standard does not purport 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 determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusD2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction ofPolish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by theJames MachineD4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of OrganicCoatings by the Taber AbraserD4329 Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet(UV)Lamp Ap-paratus Exposure of PlasticsE84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics ofBuilding MaterialsE119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Constructionand MaterialsE695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance ofWall,Floor,and Roof Construction to Impact Loading2.2 Other Standards:46 CFR 159 ShippingApproval of Equipment and Mate-rials3NVIC 02-06 Follow-Up Programs for Fire-Safety Type-Approved Products4NVIC 9-97 Change 1Guide to Structural Fire Protection53.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 compression molding,vmanufacturing process in-volving match die molds that compress the fiber reinforcedmatrix,generally under pressure and heat,to produce thefinished product.3.1.2 fiber-reinforced polymer,FRP,ncomposite materialmade of a resin matrix reinforced with fibers.3.1.2.1 DiscussionThe fibers are usually made of glass orcarbon fiber,while the polymer is usually an epoxy,vinyl ester,or polyester thermosetting plastic.The term“polymer”issometimes replaced by“plastic.”3.1.3 fire integrity,nability of a structure to retain func-tionality after a fire.1This 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 Nov.15,2015.Published December 2015.Originallyapproved in 2014.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F3059 14.DOI:10.1520/F3059-15.2For 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,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.4Available from United States Coast Guard(USCG),U.S.Coast GuardHeadquarters,2703 Martin Luther King Jr.Ave.SE Stop 7509,Washington,DC,20593-7509,http:/www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg5214/docs/NVIC02-06.pdf.5Available from United States Coast Guard(USCG),U.S.Coast GuardHeadquarters,2703 Martin Luther King Jr.Ave.SE Stop 7509,Washington,DC,20593-7509,http:/www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/pdf/1997/n9-97ch1.pdf.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.3.1 DiscussionFire integrity levels for FRP gratingsare described as(from lowest to highest)Level 3,Level 2,andLevel 1.Level 0 gratings are not qualified for fire integrity.3.1.4 glass-reinforced polymer,GRP,nfiber-reinforcedpolymer made of a resin matrix reinforced by glass fibers.3.1.5 molded grating,nFRP grating produced by the openmold process in which dry glass fiber and thermoset re