1.1Â This test method provides a procedure for characterizing the performance of a trash receptacle when an explosive is detonated within the receptacle.
1.1.1Â The procedure determines the extent and location of fragments produced during the explosion, and whether breaches are created in the exterior surfaces of the trash receptacle.
5.1Â This test procedure is used to measure two of the main effects of an explosive detonated in a trash receptacle as related to the type and amount of explosive charge and the location where the charge is placed in the trash receptacle. The two effects are:
5.2Â This test procedure is applicable to all trash receptacles, including lidded or non-lidded as supplied by the manufacturer.
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | E2639 |
| Publication Date | Feb. 15, 2012 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 11 |
| Revision Level | 12 |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | E54.08 |