ASTM E2740-12(2018)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:E2740 −12 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Trash Receptacles Subjected to Blast Resistance Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2740; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid
Plastics Specimens
1.1 This specification provides performance requirements
E2639 Test Method for Blast Resistance of Trash Recep-
for trash receptacles when subjected to the explosive tests
tacles
described in Test Method E2639.
2.2 Government Standards:
1.1.1 These trash receptacles are intended for use in public
spaces. DOD4145.26M DepartmentofDefense:DODContractors’
Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
DOD 6055.9 STD Department of Defense: DOD Ammuni-
as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are for
tion and Explosives Safety Standards
information only.
UFC 3-340-02 Department of Defense: Structures to Resist
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the Effects of Accidental Explosions (supersedes TM
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5-1300)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3. Terminology
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 For terminology generally associated with explosives,
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
refer to the glossaries given in DOD 4145.26 M and DOD
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6055.9 STD.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.1 Some of the definitions in this standard (3.2) are either
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
adoptedasexactcopies,orareadapted,fromDOD4145.26M.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Where adapted, changes to the DOD definitions were made
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
only to clarify the meaning or to incorporate related terms that
also are defined in this terminology section.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.2 The DOD source is identified parenthetically at the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
right margin following the definition.
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
3.2 Definitions:
D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plas-
3.2.1 bare charge, n—explosive charge that is either not
tics by Means of a Cantilever Beam (Withdrawn 2019)
encased or is encased by a material, such as a cardboard tube,
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
that will not produce primary fragments.
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
als
3.2.2 detonation, n—(1)aviolentchemicalreactionwithina
D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
chemical compound or mechanical mixture resulting in heat
Sheeting
and pressure; (2) a reaction that proceeds through the reacted
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
material toward the unreacted material at a supersonic velocity.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The result of the chemical reaction is
exertion of extremely high pressure on the surrounding me-
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on
dium forming a propagating shock wave that is originally of
Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
supersonic velocity. DOD 4145.26 M
E54.01 on CBRNE Detection and CBRN Protection.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2018. Published January 2018. Originally
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approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E2740 – 12 . DOI:
10.1520/E2740-12R18.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Kingman Road, Suite 0944, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 6128.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the worldwide web at: http://www.ddesb.pentagon.mil/
the ASTM website. DoD6055.9-STD%205%20Oct%202004.pdf.
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www.astm.org. _3_340_02_pdf.pdf.
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3.2.3 explosion, n—chemical reaction of any chemical com- 1000 MPa (150 000 lbf/in. ) maximum. The wall thickness of
pound (or mechanical mixture) that, when initiated, undergoes a typical liner generally does not exceed 5 mm ( ⁄16 in.).
a very rapid combustion or decomposition releasing large
3.2.13 trash receptacle rubbish bag, n—a removable, re-
volumes of highly heated gases that exert pressure on the
placeable container that is provided within a trash receptacle to
surrounding medium. DOD 4145.26 M
allow collected trash (that is, rubbish) to be removed from the
receptacle and moved to a disposal location.
3.2.4 explosive, n—any chemical compound (or mechanical
3.2.13.1 Discussion—This bag is normally of a volume
mixture) that, when subjected to heat, impact, friction,
capacity to fit the configuration of the interior of the trash
detonation, or other suitable initiation, undergoes a very rapid
receptacle. It is manufactured from a plastic film generally
chemical change with the evolution of large volumes of highly
having a thickness of less than 0.16 mm (0.006 in.).
heated gases that exert pressures in the surrounding medium.
DOD 4145.26 M
3.2.14 witness panel, n—flat, rectangular sheet-construction
mounteduprightwithintheexplosiontestarenaforpurposesof
3.2.5 fragment, n—solid material propelled from an explo-
determining whether fragments are produced during the deto-
sion as a result of fragmentation.
nation of the specimen.
3.2.5.1 primary fragment, n—fragment produced from the
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
explosive device itself.
3.3.1 blast resistance, n—for purposes of this standard
3.2.5.2 secondary fragment, n—fragmentproducedfromthe
specification, the non-numerical attribute of a trash receptacle
containerorenvironmentwherethecontainerisplaced;apiece
that is established when the results of explosive testing of the
of receptacle broken off as a result of the charge being
submitted specimens meet all performance requirements given
detonated inside of it.
in this specification.
3.2.6 fragmentation, n—breaking up of the confining mate-
3.3.2 force protection, n—numericallevelofblastresistance
rial of a chemical compound (or mechanical mixture) when an
of a trash receptacle expressed in the mass of trinitrotoluene
explosion takes place. DOD 4145.26 M
(TNT) explosive.
3.2.7 overpressure, n—pressure, exceeding the ambient
4. Ordering Information
pressure, manifested in the shock wave of an explosion. DOD
4.1 Purchase orders for each trash receptacle specimen
4145.26 M
meeting the requirements of this specification shall list the
3.2.8 rigid plastic, n—for purposes of general classification,
model and desired force protection required in kilograms
a plastic that has a modulus of elasticity, either in flexure or in
(pounds) of TNT.
tension, greater than 700 MPa (100 000 lbf⁄in. ) at 23°C
4.2 Purchase orders shall also list the physical trash content
(73°F) and 50 % relative humidity when tested in accordance
size of the receptacle in liters (gallons) along with desired
with Test Method D747, Test Methods D790, Test Method
finishes and other requirements associated with the physical
D638, or Test Method D882. D883
attributes of the trash receptacle.
3.2.9 silhouette, n—witness panel that is constructed in the
approximate shape of a human.
5. Materials and Manufacture
3.2.10 trash receptacle, n—public or commercial use refuse
5.1 The materials and method of manufacture shall be at the
bin that holds discarded items until collected.
discretion of the manufacturer sufficient to meet the perfor-
3.2.10.1 Discussion—The capacity of a trash receptacle
mance requirements of this specification.
specified according to this standard is typically less than 200 L
6. Workmanship
(50 gal).
6.1 The trash receptacles shall have no defects that will
3.2.11 trash receptacle lid, n—a removable or hinged cover
adversely affect their service qualities.
that fits over the open hollow of the receptacle.
3.2.11.1 Discussion—A lid component is normally fitted to
7. Number of Tests and Retests
the configuration of the top opening of the trash receptacle and
7.1 Test Specimens—Each explosive test shall be performed
is manufactured by means of a molding process using a rigid
on a new, undamaged trash receptacle.
plastic having a relatively low tensile or flexural modulus,
1000 MPa (150 000 lbf/in. ) maximum. The thickness of a
7.2 Number of Test Specimens—The minimum number of
section (for example, top) of a typical lid generally does not
test specimens submitted for each force protection level test
exceed 5 mm ( ⁄16 in.).
shall be three. The manufacturer shall provide all three test
specimens at one time.
3.2.12 trash receptacle liner, n—a removable lining that is
provided within a trash receptacle to retain liquids and fluid-
7.3 Retests—Only one retest is allowed per group of sub-
like materials that seep from trash.
mitted test specimens.
3.2.12.1 Discussion—This component is normally fitted to 7.3.1 If upon testing, one of the trash receptacle specimens
the configuration of the interior of the trash receptacle and is in the group submitted does not meet the requirements of this
manufactured by means of a molding process using a rigid specification, the manufacturer shall provide a new specimen
plastic having a relatively low tensile or flexural modulus, for retesting.
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7.3.1.1 If this retest specimen does not meet the require- 9.3.3 Bare Charge Test 2—This test shall be conducted by
ments of this specification, the entire force protection level placing the explosive charge at location 4, as described in Test
group of specimens including test specimens that may or may Method E2639, paragraphs 10.1.4 and 10.1.5 or 10.1.6, and
not have been tested shall be rejected. The group shall be Figures 1A, 1B, and 2.
considered not to meet the requirements of this specification.
9.4 Testing Laboratory—Testing shall be performed at an
The manufacturer shall provide three new specimens for
independentcommercialorgovernmentexplosivetestinglabo-
retesting.
ratory following conformance with applicable safety standards
7.3.2 If upon testing, two or more trash receptacle speci-
andlaws.Thetestinglaboratoryshallhaveallrequiredlicenses
mens in the group submitted do not meet the requirements of
and permits for explosive testing.
this specification, the manufacturer shall provide three new
specimens, all of which shall be subject to retesting. 10. Performance Requirements
10.1 Trash receptacle specimens conforming to this speci-
8. Specimen Mounting
fication shall meet the following performance requirements:
8.1 Thetrashreceptacletestspecimenshallbeplacedonthe
10.1.1 Requirement Specific to the Fragmentation Charge
test platform in accordance with the manufacturer’s written
Test:
instructions subject to the requirements ofTest Method E2639,
10.1.1.1 There shall be no perforation of the vertical exte-
paragraph 13.1.
rior wall of the trash receptacle test specimen from a primary
fragment. In addition, there shall be no perforation of silhou-
9. Test Method
ettes that are located 3 m (10 ft) and further from the center of
9.1 Testing—The trash receptacle test specimens shall be the test platform.
tested according to the requirements of Test Method E2639.
NOTE 2—The requirement regarding no perforation of silhouettes
Each test specimen shall be tested separately from the others in
located 3 m (10 ft) and further from the center of the test platform is based
the group submitted with the charge at one of three different
on considerations associated with existing technology and costs of
producing trash receptacles that provide blast resistance. These products
locations. The testing laboratory shall randomly select the
mitigate the effects of an explosion; in general they are not vessels that
individual test specimen for each test from the group submit-
provide total containment of an explosion.
ted.
10.1.2 Requirements for Either Fragmentation or Bare
9.1.1 Trash receptacles including accessory components
Charge Tests:
shall be tested as supplied by the manufacturer for in-use
10.1.2.1 The test specimen shall remain on the test platform
service. For example, if the trash receptacle is intended to have
andintheverticalpositioninwhichitwasmountedorattached
a lid in service, it shall be tested with the lid in place. The lid
prior to detonation.
shall be secured to the receptacle as recommended by the
10.1.2.2 There shall be no release of metallic secondary
manufacturer.
fragments from either the interior surfaces of the test specimen
9.1.1.1
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