Abstract

This specification establishes the requirements and the corresponding test methods for one type of lightweight field and mobile shelter designed for transport by cargo truck, fixed or rotary winged aircraft, by rail, and ship, designated as electric equipment shelter S-250/G. These requirements include those for the material, construction, environmental performance, structural integrity, and tightness characteristics.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers one type of lightweight field and mobile rigid wall shelter designed for transport by cargo truck, fixed or rotary winged aircraft, by rail, and ship, designated as Shelter, Electrical Equipment S-250/G.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat refers only to the test methods portion of this specification. This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C273 Test Method for Shear Properties of Sandwich Core Materials

D1621 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics

D1622 Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics

D2842 Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics

E1370 Guide for Air Sampling Strategies for Worker and Workplace Protection

E1749 Terminology Relating to Rigid Wall Relocatable Shelters

E1773 Practice for Sealing Rigid Wall Tactical Shelters with Polysulfide Based Sealants

E1800 Specification for Adhesive for Bonding Foam Cored Sandwich Panels (160F Elevated Humidity Service), Type I Panels

E1801 Practice for Adhesive Bonding of Aluminum Facings in Foam and Beam Type Shelters

E1851 Test Method for Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness of Durable Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures

E1925 Specification for Engineering and Design Criteria for Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures

Commercial Standards

Federal Air Regulation (FAR)

Keywords

adhesive bonded; aluminum; bonding; foam sandwich panels; non-expandable; relocatable structure; rigid wall; Adhesive bonds--specifications; Aluminum--specifications; Aluminum alloys--specifications; Building materials/applications--specifications; Foam and beam panels--specifications; Nonexpandable shelter panels; Relocatable shelters--specifications; Rigid wall relocatable structures (RWRS); Shelters--specifications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories)

DOI: 10.1520/E1974-11

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ASTM E1974