ASTM E 3112 : 2017
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Standard Test Method for Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
Hardcopy , PDF
17-05-2019
English
01-12-2017
Important note : Users cannot be edited or removed once added to your Multi user PDF.Specifies resistance to complete penetration by projectiles and applies to ballistic-resistant products or shoot packs, either flexible or rigid, that are intended to provide protection against projectiles from small arms.
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E 54
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| DocumentType |
Test Method
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| Pages |
8
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| PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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| Status |
Superseded
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1.1This test method assesses resistance to complete penetration by projectiles and applies to ballistic-resistant products or shoot packs, either flexible or rigid, that are intended to provide protection against projectiles from small arms.2 This test method does not assess blunt impact resistance.
1.2This test method does not apply to body armor, armor panels, inserts, trauma packs, trauma plates, materials, or other items intended to be worn or located against the body to limit blunt trauma.
1.3This test method applies only to products related to homeland security and public safety.
1.4This test method is not intended to address architectural products covered by Test Method F1233, such as building materials and security glazing.
1.5This test method is applicable to products or shoot packs that are constructed with identical layups of ballistic materials over the entire product or shoot pack. The product or shoot pack may have stitching, seams, or other joints.
Note 1:For example, this test method is applicable for evaluating a ballistic-resistant blanket constructed from multiple sheets of different materials laminated together; however, this test method is not applicable for evaluating a ballistic-resistant shield that has a discontinuity at the interface between opaque and transparent component materials.
1.6The test method does not specify performance criteria or usage of the test results.
1.7It is anticipated that this test method will be referenced by certifiers, purchasers, or other users in order to meet their specific needs.
1.7.1In this test method, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example, military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of this test method. Purchasers and other users are responsible for the “other standards and specifications” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of this test method.
1.7.2Purchasers and other users will specify the ballistic test threats, and the associated velocities, to be used.
1.8Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.9This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.10This 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.
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