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ASTM F1244-08(2023)

Standard Specification for Berths, Marine

Summary

1.1 This specification covers the construction of marine berths for officers, crew, and passengers.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 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.


Rationale:

This specification covers the construction of marine berths for officers, crew, and passengers. Berths shall be classified according to types: Type I; Type IA; Type II; Type IIA; Type III; and Type IIIA. Metal components shall be joined by welding. Spotweld depressions, on exposed surfaces, shall be spot filled and sanded. Side and end panels shall be suitably stiffened to prevent buckling or oil-canning. Sound deadening shall be vermin proof and applied to unstiffened areas where needed, and in thickness required, to sound deaden berth. The completed berth assembly with drawers installed, but without a mattress or box spring, shall satisfy the corresponding performance requirements.

Technical characteristics

Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 11/01/2008
Confirmation Date 07/01/2023
Collection
Page Count 5
Themes Construction of waterways, ports and dykes
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01/11/2008
Superseded , Reaffirmed
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