Designation: E1925 – 10

Specification for
Engineering and Design Criteria for Rigid Wall Relocatable
Structures1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1925; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope 2.2 ISO Standards:3

1.1 This specification covers engineering and design criteria ISO 668-1995 Series 1 Freight Containers - Classification,
required for the development of rigid wall relocatable struc- Dimensions and Ratings, 5th Edition
tures (RWRS) and shall be applied to the design of expandable ISO 1161-1990 Series 1 Freight Containers - Corner Fit-
and nonexpandable RWRSs. This specification applies to tings
present engineering and design requirements for effective ISO 1496-1 Series 1 Freight Containers Specification and
RWRSs that are operable in a variety of environments without Testing Document - Part 1, 1993
degradation and are capable of all specified transport modes. ISO 1496-2 Series 1 Freight Containers Specification and
This specification shall be applied to the design of expandable Testing Document - Part 2, 1993
and nonexpandable RWRSs. This specification is a conversion 2.3 Military Standards:4
of a military standard that was approved by all departments and MIL-STD-1472D Notice 3, Human Engineering Design
agencies of the Department of Defense. Criteria for Military Systems, Equipment and Facilities
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded MIL-F-14072D Finishes for Ground Electronic Equipment
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical MIL-C-22992E Amend 5, Connector, Plugs and Recep-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only tacles, Electrical, Waterproof, Quick Disconnect, Heavy
and are not considered standard. Duty Type General Specification for
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations
test required portion, Section 10, of this specification. This and Laboratory Test
specification does not purport to address all of the safety MIL-STD-1791 Notice 1, Designing for Internal Aerial
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft
of the user of this specification to establish appropriate safety 2.4 SAE Standards:5
and health practices and determine the applicability of regu- SAE-AS8090 Mobility, Towed Aerospace Ground Equip-
latory limitations prior to use. ment, General Requirements for

2. Referenced Documents 3. Terminology

2.1 ASTM Standards:2 3.1 Definitions:
E1851 Test Method for Electromagnetic Shielding Effec- 3.1.1 degradation—damage by the weakening or loss of
tiveness of Durable Rigid Wall Relocatable Structures some property, quality, or capability.
G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Poly- 3.1.2 delamination—separation into constituent layers.
meric Materials to Fungi 3.1.3 galvanic corrosion—the corrosion of metallic objects
in the presence of moisture, caused by electrolytic action.
3.1.4 special tools—tools other than common hand tools or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on those designed specifically for use with a delivered product.
Performance of Buildings and is under the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
E06.53 on Materials and Processes for Durable Rigidwall Relocatable Structures.
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4. Materials and Manufacture 6.4 Lighting Provision—If lighting is installed as part of the
4.1 Materials and Workmanship—All materials and work- basic RWRS, all RWRS tests shall be conducted with such
manship shall be in accordance with good commercial practice. provisions installed.
All materials shall be recovered materials to the maximum 6.5 Electrical Grounding—The RWRS electrical system
extent possible consistent with quality and performance. All shall be grounded through electrical input cable back to the
materials shall be free of defects that would affect the perfor- power source ground.
mance or maintainability of individual components or the 6.6 Input-Output Panels and Openings—All RWRS tests
overall assembly adversely. shall be conducted with the panels and openings installed if
4.2 Dissimilar Materials—The intimate contact of dissimi- input-output panels and openings are installed as part of the
lar materials, which can be expected to cause galvanic corro- basic RWRS.
sion, shall be prevented. When such contact cannot be pre- 6.7 Electrical Power Connector—When an electrical power
vented, an insulating material shall be provided to minimize connector is provided as part of the basic design of a
the corrosive effect. nonexpandable or expandable RWRS, that connector shall be a
4.3 Corrosion—All RWRS components shall be adequately class L connector in accordance with MIL-C-22992E.
protected from corrosion in accordance with MIL-F-14072D.
6.8 Lightning Protection—A separate grounding system for
The use of dissimilar metal combinations shall be avoided
lightning protection shall be designed for the RWRS.
whenever possible. The selection of permissible couples shall
be in accordance with the compatible couples table of MIL-F- 6.9 Human Engineering and Safety—The provisions of
14072D. If, due to special conditions of service or design, the MIL-STD-1472D applicable to RWRSs shall be implemented.
contractor considers that finishes, processes, or materials other
than those specified herein are necessary or more suitable, such 7. Performance Requirements
finishes, processes, or materials may be used. 7.1 Air Transportability—The air transportability of all
4.4 Toxicity—The materials (in their cured state) used shall RWRS shall comply with the guidelines of MIL-STD-1791.
cause no skin irritations or other injury to personnel handling See 10.2 for verification test.
the material during transportation, operation, or maintenance of 7.2 Ground Mobility—The RWRS shall be capable of
the equipment. Exposure of personnel to toxic substances shall withstanding the shocks and vibrations induced by ground
not be in excess of the threshold values contained in the transport equipment over the mobility courses described for
American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists Type V mobility in SAE-AS8090. See 10.3 for verification test.
Threshold Limit Values.
7.3 Rail Transportability—The RWRS shall be capable of
withstanding the shocks induced by rail transport without
5. General Requirements
damage. See 10.4 for verification test.
5.1 Objectives—The RWRS shall be designed and built to 7.4 Forklift Handling—The RWRS shall be capable of
withstand a variety of environments while providing an effec- withstanding the stresses of forklift movements or shall be
tive and reliable facility for system equipment. The design marked “DO NOT FORKLIFT.” See 10.5 for verification test.
shall also be directed toward minimizing the man-hours
required to strike or erect RWRSs using common hand tools. 7.5 Erecting and Striking—Erecting and striking expand-
5.2 Standardization—The design and engineering require- able and nonexpandable RWRS shall be accomplished within
ments specified herein are designed to encourage standardiza- two man-hours per 150 square feet (ft2) (14 m2) of floor space.
tion of RWRSs. Existing performance and test criteria have The RWRS shall be capable of being erected and struck on a
been used to the maximum extent possible. surface that has up to a 24-in. (610-mm) differential in grade to
5.3 Simplicity of Design—The RWRS shall represent the the diagonal dimension of the RWRS floor. See 10.6 for
simplest design consistent with functional and performance verification test.
requirements, expected service conditions, and structure life. 7.6 Weather Seals—Weather seals shall be designed to be an
5.4 RWRS Life, Reliability and Maintainability—The design integral part of the RWRS and shall be designed to be readily
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life for a typical structure shall be 15 years. replaceable by user in the field without the use of special tools.
This requirement shall be verified by demonstration.
6. Physical Properties Requirements 7.7 Airtightness—The RWRS shall not permit air leakage in
6.1 Interchangeability of Parts—Like units, assemblies, either the shipping or operational configuration, as specified in
sub-assemblies, and replaceable parts shall be physically and 10.7 and 10.8 verification test.
functionally interchangeable without modification of either 7.8 Blackout—The RWRS shall not permit light emission
such items or the unit. Demonstration of the interchangeability with the doors closed, in an operational mode. See 10.9 for
of selected panels and hardware shall be conducted. verification test.
6.2 Special Tools—There shall be no special tools or equip- 7.9 Ice—The RWRS design shall not permit water accumu-
ment required to erect or strike RWRSs. Standard hand tools lation in pockets, creases, fissures, and so forth, which could
may be provided as required. cause structural damage upon freezing. The operation of
6.3 Physical Security—A means shall be provided to secure moveable RWRS components shall not be impaired unduly by
all openings, folding panels, and removable components in the formation of ice anywhere on the RWRS structure. This
order to prevent unauthorized entry. requirement shall be validated by analysis.

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7.10 Wind Velocities (Load)—When tied down, the RWRS 7.21 Fungus—There shall be no degradation of RWRS
shall withstand winds up to 100 mph (160 km/h) steady state, components due to fungus growth. Materials shall be selected
with gusts up to 120 mph (190 km/h). This requirement shall be to minimize fungal growth. See 10.19 for verification test.
validated by analysis. 7.22 RWRS Squareness—The RWRS must be squared so
7.11 Altitude (Low Pressure)—The RWRS shall use devices that in any two intersecting fixed RWRS wall, floor, or roof
permitting air passage and allowing pressure equalization to panels, the inside panel surface in one panel shall be mutually
preclude damage to the RWRS. At least a total of 12 in.2 of perpendicular to the inside surface of the adjacent panel within
vent area for each 10 ft length (2500 mm2 of vent area for each 1⁄16 in. (2 mm) when measured with a 36-in. (900 mm) square

metre length), or fraction thereof, or RWRS shall be provided. whose two edges are perpendicular to each other within 0.005
This requirement shall be verified by analysis. in. (0.1 mm). This requirement does not apply to curved wall
7.12 Humidity Resistance—The RWRS shall withstand shelter designs. Outside and inside skin temperatures shall be
daily exposure of up to 97 % relative humidity for 20 h and within 5°F (3°C) of the same temperature when this is verified.
exposure of 100 % relative humidity (with condensation) for 4 See 10.20 for verification test.
h. See 10.10 for verification test. 7.23 Panel Flatness—Panel surfaces shall not be cupped or
7.13 Marine Corrosion Resistance—The RWRS shall be bowed in excess of 0.125 in. (3 mm) when measured with a
fully serviceable when exposed to a salt environment as 48-in. (1300-mm) long straight edge. Outside and inside skin
temperatures shall be within 5°F (3°C) of the same temperature
specified in 10.11. All hardware including fasteners, jacks, and
when this is verified. This requirement does not apply to curved
seals shall show no evidence of corrosion or degradation
wall shelter designs. See 10.21 for verification test.
following 96 h of exposure to this simulated environment. See
10.11 for verification test. 7.24 Roof Loads—The roof assembly of the RWRS shall
withstand a snow load of 40 lb/ft2 (200 kg/m2) and a personnel
7.14 Temperature Range—In storage, the RWRSs shall be
load of 660 lb (300 kg) static over 2 ft2(0.2 m2). See 10.22 for
capable of withstanding exposure to temperatures of –70 to
verification test.
160°F (–57 to 71°C). In transit, the RWRSs shall be capable of
withstanding exposure to temperatures of –65 to 160°F (–54 to 7.25 Floor Loads—The RWRS floor shall be capable of
71°C) with personnel access at low end of range. Operational supporting a uniform load of 65 lb/ft2 (320 kg/m2). The RWRS
temperature of RWRS shall be –40 to 120°F (–40 to 49°C). See floor shall be capable of supporting a concentrated load of 2000
10.12 for verification test. lb (900 kg) over a 4-ft2 (0.4-m2) area at the center of the floor.
The floor shall also be capable of supporting a point load of
7.15 Solar Loads Assembled RWRS—The RWRS shall
125 lb over a 1 in. square area (57 kg over a 650-mm2 area).
withstand a simulated solar load outer skin temperature of The loads shall not cause any permanent deformation of the
205°F (96°C) while internal temperature is maintained at 85°F floors or cause any deflection that interferes with proper RWRS
(29°C). See 10.13 for verification test. operation. See 10.23 for verification test.
7.16 Temperature Shock—RWRS panels, windows, and 7.26 Door Loads—Doors shall be tested to withstand the
other components shall withstand a temperature shock from following loads without deformation or impairment of func-
160 to –70°F (71 to –57°C) without separation, delamination tion. These requirements are for vertically hinged doors. See
cracks, or degradation. See 10.14 for verification test. 10.24 for verification test.
7.17 Heat Transfer—The RWRS shall have an overall heat 7.26.1 Static Door (Hinge) Load—The doors, frames, and
transfer coefficient less than or equal to 0.35 Btu/(h*ft2*°F) hardware shall be capable of supporting 200 lb (90 kg) applied
(2.0W/(m2*°K)), in the operational configuration. Heat transfer to the door at the edge opposite the hinge pivot line with the
coefficient for nonexpandable shelters shall be less than or door open to approximately 90 degrees. See 10.24.1 for
equal to 0.35 Btu/hr-ft2*°F in the transport configuration. See verification test.
10.15 for verification test. 7.26.2 Wind Gust Door (Stop) Load—The door frames and
7.18 Blowing Sand—The external moving parts of the hardware shall withstand a wind gust of 60 mph (100 km/h) in
RWRS in transport or operational mode shall be designed to any direction when the door is secured in its open position(s)
resist the effects of blowing sand. External moving parts shall by its door stop device(s). See 10.24.2 for verification test.
be designed to operate and withstand particle concentrations of 7.27 Panel Attachment Points—Panel attachment points
1.32 3 10–4 lb/ft3(2.19 g/m3) with a wind velocity of 1750 6 shall have a minimum torque of 100 in.-lb and a minimum
250 ft/min (8.9 6 1.3 m/sec) without degradation. Such pull-out resistance (tension) of 2000 lb (900 kg) for panel
particles shall range in size from 6 3 10–3 in. (150 µm) to 4 3 thickness equal to or greater than 2 in. (50 mm) and 1000 lb
10–2 in. (1000 µm). Relative humidity shall be less than 23 %. (450 kg) for panel thickness under 2 in. (50 mm). Panel
See 10.16 for verification test. attachment points of less than 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) thread size shall
7.19 Sunshine (Ultraviolet Effects)—Ultraviolet effects withstand a minimum torque of 100 in.-lb (11 Nm) and shall
shall neither significantly degrade nor affect the serviceability have a minimum pullout strength of 800 lb (360 kg). See 10.25
of RWRS components or materials for the service life of the for verification test.
RWRS. See 10.17 for verification test. 7.28 Leveling Device—All RWRSs shall have leveling ca-
7.20 Flame Resistance—The RWRS shall be designed to be pabilities of at least 24 in. (610 mm) over uneven terrain,
flame resistant. See 10.18 for verification test. without the use of shims. See 10.26 for verification test.
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7.29 Lifting and Towing Eye Strength—All lifting and 7.35 Watertightness—The RWRS, including panels and lou-
towing eyes shall withstand a tensile load of 2.26 times the vers, shall be made watertight without the use of additional
gross weight of the RWRS. See 10.27 for verification test. external sealing, caulking, taping, and so forth. See 10.33 for
7.30 Towing and Dragging (for RWRSs with Skids)—The verification test.
RWRS with attached skids shall be capable of withstanding a 7.36 Lift Test—The RWRS shall incur no structural damage
towing and dragging force applied to the plane of the skid when subjected to a 3.2-G lift test. See 10.34 for verification
attachment equal to one-half the RWRS gross weight without test.
damage to any part of the RWRS, skid assemblies, or skid
7.37 ISO RWRS Compatibility Requirements —RWRS des-
mounting brackets. See 10.28 for verification test.
ignated ISO shelters shall meet the requirements for the
7.31 Drop Shock (All RWRS without skids)—RWRSs with-
out skids shall be capable of withstanding flat and rotational following: all modes of transport (marine, highway, rail, and
drops of 6 in. (150 mm) onto concrete. There shall be no fixed and rotary wing aircraft), stacking requirements of
permanent deformation, buckling, delamination, sealer separa- marine modes, and dimensional requirements. They shall be
tion, or structural failures of any part of the RWRS after each provided with four forklift pockets. ISO standard payload
test, and the doors and covers shall open and close to their full ratings shall not apply to RWRS. Performance shall conform to
extent without binding. See 10.29 for verification test. the following specifications: ISO 668-1995, ISO 1161-1990,
7.32 Drop Shock (RWRS with skids)—RWRS with shock ISO 1496-1, and ISO 1496-2. See 10.1 for verification test.
attenuating skids shall be capable of withstanding flat and
rotational drops of 18 in. (460 mm) onto concrete. There shall 8. Dimensions
be no permanent deformation, buckling, delamination, sealer 8.1 Dimension—The external dimensions of the RWRS in
separation, or structural failures of any part of the RWRS after shipping configuration shall not exceed 8-ft high by 8-ft wide.
each test, and the doors and covers shall open and close to their ISO shelter dimensions shall comply with ISO 668-1995.
full extent without binding. See 10.30 for verification test.
8.2 Door Sizes—Door sizes shall be as indicated in Table 1.
7.33 Panel Impact—All floor and roof shelter panels shall
withstand a blow from a 70 lb (30 kg) steel cylinder as
9. Sampling
specified in 10.31. See 10.31 for verification test.
7.34 EMI Provisions—RWRSs requiring electromagnetic 9.1 Samples—Samples for testing shall be taken from the
interference (EMI) shielding shall provide a minimum attenu- finished product whenever possible. When the thickness or
ation of radiated and induced EMI fields as shown in Fig. 1 shape of the finished product makes it impossible to obtain the
within the frequency range of 100 kHz to 10 GHz. See 10.32 type of samples specified in the various test methods, the
for verification test. manufacturer shall, upon request by the purchaser at the time

FIG. 1 Minimum Shielding Effectiveness Requirements

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TABLE 1 Door Sizes of the erected RWRS (by using blocks, and so forth). If
ISO Dimension, in. (mm) NON-ISO appropriate, the RWRS shall be leveled and expanded, and
Fixed Walls made ready for use within a period equal to two man-hours for
76A 3 36 65 3 35 each 150 ft2 (14 m2) of erected RWRS floor space. Striking
(1930 3 910) (1650 3 890)
shall be accomplished in a similar or shorter time period.
76A 3 48 55 3 30 Consideration must be given in RWRS design to allow for
(1930 3 1220) (1400 3 760) erection and striking in winds up to 30 mph (50 km/h).
76A 3 72 10.7 Airtightness Test for Expandable RWRSs—
(1930 3 1830) Airtightness test, shipping, and operational configuration for
(double doors) expandable RWRSs are as follows:
Expandable Walls
76A 3 30 65 3 35 10.7.1 Shipping Configuration—The maximum allowable
(1930 3 760) (1650 3 890) internal air leakage is 200 standard cubic feet per minute
A
This is a minimum value. (scfm) (0.10 m2/s) at 0.3 in. of H2O (75 Pa). Test: An air supply
to the RWRS (with all openings closed) and an internal
pressure of 0.3 in. of H2O (water gauge) (75 Pa) shall be
of ordering, furnish a sufficient number of test articles, pre- obtained and maintained. The air flow shall be stabilized. Any
pared in accordance with good testing practices for the proper additional air supplied to maintain specified internal pressure
performance of the required tests. shall be recorded to determine compliance with above.
10. Tests Required 10.7.2 Operational Configuration—The maximum allow-
able internal air leakage is 100 scfm (0.05 m2/s) at 0.3 in. of
10.1 ISO RWRS Compatibility Test—The RWRS designated H2O (75 Pa). Test: same as 10.7.1
ISO shelters shall be examined according to ISO 668-1995 and
10.8 Airtightness Test for Nonexpandable RWRSs—The air-
ISO 1161-1990 and shall be tested in accordance with
tightness test, shipping and operational configuration for non-
ISO 1496-1 and ISO 1496-2.
expandable RWRSs is as follows:
10.2 Air Transportability Test—The air transportability test
for the RWRS of each size and type shall be tested in 10.8.1 Shipping and Operational Configurations—The
accordance with MIL-STD-1791. The RWRS developer may maximum allowable air leakage is 200 scfm (0.10 m2/s) at 1.2
require the application of alternative equipment restraint test in. of H2O (300 Pa). For the test, an air supply to the RWRS
instead of an analytical equipment restraint test. (with all appropriate openings closed) and a internal pressure
10.3 Ground Mobility Test—The ground mobility test for of 1.2 in. of H2O (water gage) (300 Pa) shall be obtained and
the RWRS using the appropriate mobilizer (dolly set) or maintained in both the shipping and operational configurations.
vehicle as the transport means shall be tested as prescribed in The air pressure and air flow shall be stabilized. Any additional
SAE-AS8090, Type V Mobility. air supplied to maintain specified internal pressure shall be
10.4 Rail Transportability Test—The RWRS rail transport- recorded to determine compliance with the above.
ability shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD-810. 10.9 Blackout Test—The RWRS shall be tested in the
Payload will be distributed to simulate the weight, center of operational mode for light tightness with a bare 100 W
gravity, and mounting profile of mounted equipment. Rail incandescent lamp operating at rated voltage and held any-
Transportability Tests shall be performed for impacts at 4, 6, where in a plane 1 ft (0.3 m) from the outside wall and roof
and 8 mph (6, 10, and 13 km/h) and 8 mph (13 km/h) reversed. surfaces. No direct rays of light shall be seen by an observer
10.5 Forklift Handling Test—Loaded with payload distrib- stationed inside the darkened closed RWRS as the lamp is
uted to simulate the weight, center of gravity, and mounting moved outside.
profile, the RWRS shall be picked up, transported over a paved 10.10 Humidity Resistance Test—With the doors open, the
surface for 500 yards (460 m) at 8 6 1 mph (13 6 1.6 km/h), RWRS shall be subjected to MIL-STD-810E, the moisture
complete two 90° right turns and two 90° left turns at a reduced resistance test, Method 507.3, Procedure II, for hot-humid
safe speed (approximately 5 6 1 mph (8 6 1.6 km/h)), and conditions. There shall be no evidence of delamination, crack-
then be lowered to the ground. Tiedown cables or chains shall ing, corrosion, or deterioration of any part of the RWRS after
be required to secure RWRSs without forklift pockets. The test cycling has been completed.
shall be performed using a forklift capable of lifting a fully 10.11 Marine Atmosphere Test—One representative sample
loaded RWRS and shall be performed once for each insertion of all fasteners, jacks, seals, and other hardware that will be
point on the RWRS. The forklift tines shall be inserted exposed to the atmosphere in the operational or storage mode
completely under the RWRS and into the forklift pockets, if and finished in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method
applicable, and the RWRS shall be raised off the ground upon 509.3, except that the salt solution shall have a concentration of
contact with the tip of the forklift tines. There shall be no 10 % and the exposure period shall be 96 h. The test items shall
permanent deformation, delamination, or sealer separation display no evidence of corrosion or degradation upon comple-
within the RWRS structure except for minor abrasions from the tion of the test.
forklift tines. 10.12 Temperature Test—The RWRS shall be tested for
10.6 Erecting and Striking Test—The RWRS under test both high temperature and low temperature storage and oper-
shall be placed on the surface that has a 24-in. (610-mm) ating temperatures as described below. Upon completion of the
differential in grade across the diagonal dimension of the floor temperature test, the RWRS shall sustain no delamination nor
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shall there be damage to seals or other components and all positioned as shown in Fig. 2. For non-ISO RWRS, internal
hardware shall operate during and after completion of tempera- temperature shall be measured with a minimum total of ten
ture testing. thermocouples. An electrical resistance heat source, with
10.12.1 High Temperature Test—The RWRS shall be tested sufficient power to maintain a stabilized temperature of not less
in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 501.3. Storage than 100°F (56°C) above the outside temperature, shall be
temperature shall be maintained at a constant temperature of used. A heater providing air discharge radially in a 360°
160°F (71°C) for 4 h. Personnel shall be capable of erecting pattern, with adjustable louvers around the circumference and
and striking the shelters and the doors shall be fully operable. discharge louvers in the top, is the preferred item for providing
Operational temperature shall be 120°F (49°C). The RWRS uniform heat. Additional fans may be used to ensure that the
shall be fully operable. The solar load test is identified in 10.13. difference between any two thermocouples is a maximum of
10.12.2 Low Temperature Test—The RWRS shall be tested 5°F (3°C), thereby providing a uniform temperature within the
in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 502.3. The stor- RWRS. Also, the heater resistance elements shall be com-
age temperature shall be maintained at a constant temperature pletely shielded from any interior RWRS surfaces. Tempera-
of –70°F (–57°C) 4 h. Personnel shall be capable of erecting ture conditions shall be considered stable when, for 30 min,
and striking the shelters and the doors shall be fully operable. internal thermocouple readings remain within 5°F (3°C) of one
Operational temperature shall be –40°F (–40°C). The RWRS another while the average external temperature remains at –25°
shall be fully operable. 6 5°F (–32 6 3°C) and the average internal temperature
remains a minimum of 100°F (56°C) above the average
10.13 Solar Load Test, Assembled RWRSs—With the
external temperature. Thermocouple readings shall be recorded
RWRS in operational mode, a simulated solar load sufficient to
every 15 min. After the temperature conditions have stabilized
raise the outer skin temperature to 205°F (96°C) shall be
and while maintaining stability, the electrical power to the
applied uniformly to the fixed roof and one folding or
internal apparatus shall also be recorded every 15 min during
expanded roof. A uniform solar load temperature should be
which time the power shall not be changed and all apparatus
attained gradually within 4 h and shall be maintained for an
shall operate continuously. Four sets of power readings shall be
additional 4 h. As a minimum, one thermocouple per 10 ft2 (1
recorded with an allowable variation of 5 %. The overall
m2) of roof shall be uniformly distributed on the entire area of
coefficient of heat transfer shall be calculated using the average
the roof. All of the thermocouples should read 205 6 15°F (96
internal and external temperatures, amount of electrical power
6 8°C) throughout the 4-h period that the solar load shall be
consumed, and nominal internal surface area.
maintained. During this test, the ambient temperature within
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the RWRS will be maintained at a maximum of 85°F (29°C). total power consumed – Btu/hr ~watts!
U5 SA 3 DT (1)
The roof panels shall be examined upon completion of the solar
load test, and any evidence of delamination or deformation will where:
constitute failure of this test. SA = Nominal inside surface area, ft2(m2), and
10.14 Temperature Shock Test—A representative RWRS DT = Temperature Difference, °F (°K).
panel specimen measuring 4 by 8 ft (1.2 by 2.4 m) shall be The calculated values of the overall heat transfer coefficient
tested in accordance with MIL-STD-810E, Method 503.3. The shall then be averaged to determine the final average value for
high temperature chamber shall be at 160°F (71°C) and the low the overall heat transfer coefficient.
temperature shall be set at –70°F (–57°C). The sample will be 10.16 Blowing Sand Test—The external moving compo-
checked for evidence of degradation of physical properties. nents of the RWRS shall be installed in the sand test chamber.
Windows and other components shall also be tested. The air velocity and performance shall be as described in
10.15 Heat Transfer Test—The RWRS shall be erected
inside a chamber with an automatic control system for main-
taining a constant minimum temperature of –25°F (–32°C)
when the temperature inside the RWRS is maintained at 75°F
(23°C). The volume of the test chamber shall be such that the
bulk of the RWRS will not interfere with the generation and
maintenance of test conditions. The minimum distance from
any RWRS panel to adjacent chamber wall shall be 24 in. (610
mm). The conditioned air flow shall be suitably baffled to
provide free circulation between the RWRS and the chamber
walls and ceiling and to provide uniform air flow around the
RWRS with the maximum velocity on the RWRS surface of 5
mph (8 km/h). The chamber temperature shall be measured by
placing one thermocouple 6 in. (150 mm) away from each
corner fitting, and one thermocouple centrally located 6 in.
(150 mm) away from each wall and ceiling panel. For ISO-type
RWRS, internal temperature shall be measured with a total of
16 thermocouples, with each located 6 in. (150 mm) away from
the panel surface, each shielded from the heat source and FIG. 2 Thermocouple Locations

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MIL-STD-810E, Method 510.3, Procedure II, except the sand 10.22 Roof Loads Test—A roof loads test shall subject the
particle size shall be as follows: RWRS to a uniform loading of 40 lb/ft2 (200 kg/m2) over the
1000 µm 100% passing mesh screen fixed and folding roof surface. After removal of the uniform
500 µm 98% 6 2% passing mesh screen load, place a 660 lb (300 kg) load over 2 ft2 (0.2 m2) at the
150 µm 90% 6 2% passing mesh screen
weakest area of the fixed roof and an identical load on the
10.17 Sunshine (Ultraviolet Effects) Test—A sunshine (ul- folding roof. Each test shall be for a duration of 5 min. The
traviolet effects) test shall be conducted on all external com- RWRS will be visually inspected for any evidence of structural
ponents subject to solar degradation, in accordance with damage, delamination, permanently popped seals, panel sepa-
MIL-STD-810E, Method 505.3, Procedure II. ration, and so forth, both during and subsequent to removal of
10.18 Flame Resistance Test—Two specimens of a produc- the load.
tion sandwich panel 12 by 12 in. (300 by 300 mm) shall be 10.23 Floor Loads Test—With RWRS in operational con-
tested for flammability. The specimens shall be prepared and figuration, the expanded floor shall be uniformly loaded to 65
tested in the following manner: lb/ft2 (320 kg/m2) and left in position for 30 min. Prior to
10.18.1 Drill a 1⁄4-in. (6 mm) hole in the center of the panel removal of the uniform load, all moveable parts shall be
through both skins. operated to ensure that no interference exists between compo-
10.18.2 Using a 1-in. (25-mm) diameter hole saw with a nents. After completion of the above test, the uniform load
1⁄4-in. (6 mm) pilot, remove the skin only on each side within shall be removed and a concentrated 2000-lb (900 kg) load
a 1-in. (25 mm) diameter area. shall be applied over a 4 ft2 (0.4 m2) area centered on the floor
10.18.3 Mount the panel in any appropriate holding fixture and left in position for 30 min. Prior to removal of the
in a horizontal position. concentrated load, all moveable parts shall be operated to
10.18.4 Adjust the height of the panel so that the lower skin ensure that no interference exists between the components.
is approximately 2-1⁄2 in. (64 mm) above the top of a standard After completing both of the above tests, the concentrated load
barrel Bunsen burner. shall be removed and a point load of 125 lb (57 kg) balanced
atop a 1 in2 (650 mm2 ) block shall be applied for a 5-min test
10.18.5 Adjust the flame height to approximately 5 in. (125
to the center of the fixed and expanded floor. A thorough
mm) with an inner core of approximately 3 in. (75 mm).
inspection shall be made after each test to observe that there is
10.18.6 Apply the flame to the center of the hole in the skin, no evidence of structural damage, delamination, or permanent
impinging on the core, for 30 s. deformation.
10.18.7 At the end of the 30-s period, remove the flame and 10.24 Door Loads Test—Doors shall be tested to withstand
record the time, in seconds, for burning or glowing to cease, if the following tests without deformation or impairment of
ignition occurs. The specimen shall be nonburning or self- function:
extinguishing within 30 s and shall exhibit no degradation
10.24.1 Door Loads Test-Static Load—Each door shall have
(charring) of material outside a 1.25-in. (32-mm) radius from
a vertical 200-lb (90-kg) load applied at the edge opposite from
the center point of the drilled hole.
the hinge pivot as applicable with door open to 90°. The load
NOTE 1—Tests shall be conducted from each side of the panel when the shall be removed and the door examined after 30 min. Any
panel cross-section is not symmetrical. evidence of unbonded components, damage to hardware, or
10.19 Fungus Test—All material components shall be cer- improper door operation shall constitute failure of this test.
tified for resistance to fungal growth. Where certification does 10.24.2 Wind Gust Door Loads Test—A wind gust load test
not exist, the material shall be plate tested in accordance with shall be performed with the door in the open position(s), held
Practice G21 to verify fungus resistance. by the door stop device(s). A fixture shall be attached to the
midpoint of the locking edge of the door that shall permit

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10.20 RWRS Squareness Test—The RWRS squareness shall
be tested. Measurements shall be taken at the top, middle, and application of the following horizontal forces, using free
bottom of each of the four vertical corners. Using a 36-in. running pulleys to transmit the forces from weights and a 1⁄4-in.
(900-mm) square, measurements shall be taken at the mounting (6-mm) diameter steel cable (the RWRSs and pulley frames
members or at 24-in. (610-mm) intervals for intersecting shall be rigidly held in place):
RWRS wall, floor, and roof panels containing mounting (1) A static load of 10 lb/ft2 (50 kg/m2) times door area in
2
members. Ten or more gaps, in the lot of measurements taken, ft .
in excess of 1⁄16 in. (2 mm) shall be cause for rejection of the (2) A dynamic load of 50 lb (20 kg).
unit. The weight shall be dropped five times from a height of 12
10.21 Panel Flatness Test—The flatness of the panel shall in. (300 mm). This test shall be performed from both sides of
be inspected using a 48-in. (1200-mm) long straight edge that the open door. The door and its associated RWRS mountings
is flat within 0.005-in. (0.1-mm) total. Two 1⁄16-in. (2-mm) and parts shall show no evidence of deformation after the test.
shims shall be used along the straight edge, located at the 10.25 Panel Attachment Points Test—A panel attachment
extremes of the edge. Measurements will be taken in both points test shall be conducted where a tensile load, which is
horizontal and vertical directions on the RWRS walls. Panels panel thickness dependent, shall be applied to panel attachment
found to be bowed or cupped, greater than 0.125 in. (3 mm) per points as follows: 2000 lb (900 kg) for panel thickness equal to
each 4-ft (1.3-m) length measured across the RWRS walls both or greater than 2 in. (50 mm) and 1000 lb (450 kg) for panels
horizontally and vertically shall be rejected. less than 2 in. (50 mm) thick.

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(1) For panel designs containing mounting members, a the applied force and that will allow loads to be imparted
⁄ -18 (M8 3 1.25) threaded insert6 shall be used.
5 16 through all components of the skid assembly and skid mount-
(2) For panel designs not containing mounting members, a ing bracket. The test shall be repeated on the curbside skid and
1⁄4-28 (M6 3 1.00) potted insert7 shall be used. towing eyes. In all cases, the RWRS shall be supported to
This shall be followed by a torque load of 100 inch-pounds prevent sliding.
(11 Nm) applied to the insert. There shall be no distortion of 10.29 Drop Shock Test (All RWRS Without Skids)—RWRSs
the panel, mounting member if contained, or insert and the without skids shall be capable of withstanding flat and rota-
insert shall not have rotated from its original position after the tional drop tests as follows: There shall be no permanent
loads have been removed. deformation, buckling, delamination, sealer separation, or
10.26 Leveling Devices Test—RWRSs with leveling devices structural failures of any part of the RWRS after each test, and
(jacks) shall be subjected to the following tests. While carrying the doors and covers shall open and close to their full extent
no vertical load, the device shall be attached to the RWRS, and without binding.
four successive 2000-lb (900 kg) pulls shall be applied to the 10.29.1 Flat Drop Test without Skids—The RWRS loaded
same device, with the RWRS securely fixed, at a given distance with its maximum payload uniformly distributed shall be lifted
from the lower attachment point. This distance is defined as the 6 6 1⁄4 in. (150 6 6 mm) from the ground and allowed to fall
maximum height that the leveling devices must be raised under freely with the bottom impacting onto a concrete surface. The
the different modes of operation, with a minimum distance of RWRS shall exhibit no longitudinal or transverse swing in
24 in. (610 mm). The four pulls shall be perpendicular to the excess of 0.5 in. (13 mm) while in the raised position, prior to
device and 90° apart in line with the wall and ends. The dropping. This test shall be performed once.
leveling device attachment provisions for the RWRSs and the 10.29.2 Rotational Drop Test without Skids—With the
RWRS itself shall sustain no damages as a result of the above RWRS loaded with its maximum payload uniformly distrib-
test. uted, place one edge of the RWRS on a nominal 4-in. (nominal
10.27 Lifting and Towing Provision Strength Test—Each 100-mm) high block. Raise the opposite edge of the RWRS 6
lifting and towing eye provision on the RWRS shall be 6 1⁄4 in. (150 6 6 mm) and then allow the unit to fall freely
subjected to a tensile load applied in each of three mutually onto a concrete surface using the 4-in. (100-mm) block as a
perpendicular directions that are described by the line of pivot. Perform this test once on each of the four bottom edges
intersection of two adjacent panels. The test shall be performed of the RWRS.
by outward pulls between each adjacent pair of eye provisions.
10.30 Drop Shock Test (RWRS With Skids)—RWRSs with
All pulls shall be equal to 2.26 times the gross weight of the
shock attenuating skids shall be capable of withstanding flat
RWRS. The lifting and towing eye provision assemblies shall
and rotational drop tests as follows: There shall be no perma-
be subjected to a tensile load equal to 2.26 times the gross
nent deformation, buckling, delamination, sealer separation, or
weight of the RWRS applied in each of the three mutually
structural failures of any part of the RWRS after each test, and
perpendicular directions described above. Each lifting and
the doors and covers shall open and close to their full extent
towing eye assembly installed on the RWRS shall be capable of
without binding.
withstanding the above specified loads with no cracking or
permanent deformation to the eye provision assembly or 10.30.1 Flat Drop Test with Skids—The RWRS loaded with
RWRS and no sealer separation or cracking around the its maximum payload uniformly distributed shall be lifted 18 6
1⁄4 in. (460 6 6 mm) from the ground, as measured from the
assembly.
10.28 Tow and Dragging Simulator (for RWRS with Skids) bottom of the skids, and allowed to fall freely with the skids
Test—The RWRS, with attached skids and with the maximum impacting into a flat concrete surface. The RWRS shall exhibit
payload, shall be placed so that the outer face of the roadside no longitudinal or transverse swing in excess of 0.5 in. (13
skid is flush against a rigidly secured restraining beam that runs mm) while in the raised position, prior to dropping. This test
the full length of the skid. A force equal to one-half the RWRS shall be performed once.
gross weight shall be applied separately to each roadside 10.30.2 Rotational Drop Test with Skids—With the RWRS
towing eye, in a direction parallel to the ground and perpen- loaded with its maximum payload uniformly distributed, a 4-in.
dicular to the side of the RWRS. The skid restraining beam (100-mm) high nominal board shall be placed under the skid(s)
shall be of a height that prevents the RWRS from moving under at one edge of the RWRS. The opposite edge of the RWRS
shall be raised 18 6 1⁄4 in. (460 6 6 mm) from the ground at
the two raised corners, as measured at the bottom of the skids,
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and allowed to fall freely so that the skid(s) impact(s) onto the
The sole source of supply of the B.F. Goodrich Rivnut apparatus known to the
committee at this time is B.F. Goodrich, Consumer Care Department, P.O. Box concrete surface. This rotational drop test shall be performed
19001, Greenville, SC 29602-9001, http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com. If you are on each bottom edge of the RWRS.
aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Interna- 10.31 Impact Resistance Test—A 24-in. (610-mm) sample
tional Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting
of the responsible technical committee,1 which you may attend. of all floor and roof RWRS panels shall withstand a blow from
7
The sole source of supply of the Shur-loc SL601–4–11–C apparatus known to a 70-lb (30-kg) steel cylinder 3 in. (80 mm) in diameter with a
the committee at this time is Shur-Lok Corp., 2541 White Road, Irvine, CA 92614, hemispherical end, dropped from a height of 30 in. (800 mm).
http://www.shur-lok.com. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide
this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive
Samples of all other exterior panels shall withstand a blow
careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1 which from the same steel cylinder dropped from a height of 16 in.
you may attend. (410 mm). Impact shall not result in rupture of the impacting or
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FIG. 3 Impact Resistance Specimen

opposite skin, or both. No delamination of the opposite skin to 10.31.1 All panel surfaces that are exterior surfaces in the
core is allowed. Outside a 3-in. (80-mm) radius (except 31⁄2 in. RWRS transportation mode or floor or roof surfaces in the
(90 mm) radius for fixed floor panel) from the “center of RWRS operational mode shall be impact resistance tested. A
impact” (which shall coincide with the approximate center of specimen of a panel requiring testing shall receive a blow from
the test panel specimen), no delamination of impacting skin to a 70-lb (30-kg) steel cylinder dropped from a specified height
core shall be allowed and crushing or collapsing of the core onto the appropriate panel surface. Floor and roof surfaces
shall not be allowed. Outside a five inch radius from the shall be tested at a drop height of 30 in. (800 mm). Panel
“center of impact” (which shall coincide with the approximate surfaces that are exterior surfaces in the RWRS transportation
center of the test panel specimen), core shear failure shall not mode shall be tested at a drop height of 16 in. (410 mm). If a
be allowed. panel surface fits both categories then the 30-in. (800-mm)

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FIG. 4 Nozzle Locations for the Watertightness Test Louvers

drop height test will be applied. If a panel bears a floor or roof nominal high. The frame shall rest on the 24-in. (610-mm)
surface on one side and an exterior surface on the other side, nominal wide face. The specimen shall be bolted to the frame
then a specimen shall receive a floor/roof-side impact from 30 with two 1⁄4-in. (6-mm) diameter bolts per edge. Care should be
in. (800 mm) and a second specimen shall receive an impact to taken that the appropriate surface of the specimen faces the
the opposite side from 16 in. (410 mm). The impact resistance impact. The bolts shall be tightened against the specimen and
specimen shall be fabricated in accordance with Fig. 3. The then backed off so that there is a gap of 0.010-in. (0.3-mm)
specimen shall contain only one continuous piece of core nominal between the bolt head and the panel. The specimen
material (without structural members or core splices) bonded shall be impacted with a steel cylinder 3 in. (80 mm) in
with the same adhesive as that used in the RWRS panel diameter and hemispherical at one end. The cylinder shall be
(without voids or delaminations to the facings). The specimen oriented and dropped vertically so that the center of the
shall be supported along its four edges by a framework backed hemispherical end of the cylinder strikes the center of the
by concrete. The framework shall be made of four pieces of 2
specimen on a horizontal plane. The cylinder shall not be
by 4-in. (50 3 100-mm) nominal softwood lumber. The frame
permitted to re-impact the specimen after the first impact. The
shall be rigidly bolted together to form a square 24 in. (610
mm) on a side (outside dimensions) and 4-in. (100-mm)
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GHz. Likewise the shielding effectiveness test shall be consid-
ered failed if the RWRS failed to provide the required
minimum shielding effectiveness specified in Fig. 1 at each
frequency and test point when tested in accordance with Test
Method E1851.
10.33 Watertightness Test—The RWRS, without the use of
any external sealing, caulking, taping, and so forth, shall be
subjected to the following two-part test when required. For
compliance, the test item shall be weighed before and after
each of the following tests. Weight differential shall not exceed
1 lb.
10.33.1 Panels—Each exposed surface of the RWRS, with
doors and covers closed, shall be sprayed with water from
nozzles.8 Nozzles shall be symmetrically distributed across
each side, roof, and end panel tested. Side and end panels shall
be tested using one nozzle per 6 ft2 (0.5 m2) surface area.
Nozzles shall be located perpendicular to and 19 in. (500 mm)
from the panel surface. Roof panels shall be tested using one
FIG. 5 Lifting Upper Fittings
nuzzle per 14 ft2 (1.5 m2) surface area. Nozzles shall be located
perpendicular to and 32 in. (800 mm) from the panel surface.
In all cases, panels shall be sprayed continuously for a period
of 40 min and nozzle input gage pressure shall be 40 psi (2.8
kg/cm2). Prior to the performance of the spraying, the door of
the RWRS shall be fully opened and closed so that the latching
mechanism is completely engaged for a total of ten operations.
There shall be no evidence of leakage into the RWRS.
10.33.2 Louvers—The inlet louver shall be tested with the
door closed and the louver cover fully open, by spraying water
at the door and end panel. Five nozzles, as used above, shall be
used; they shall be located in accordance with Fig. 4. Each
nozzle shall operate at a gage pressure of 15 psi (1.1 kg/cm2)
at the nozzle. The panel shall be sprayed continuously for a
period of 20 min. After both parts of this test, there shall be no
evidence of leakage into the RWRS or into the walls, floor,
roof, or door. For all RWRSs except the honeycomb type, to
determine that no water has entered the space between the
skins, holes shall be made (not less than four nor more than
FIG. 6 Lifting from Bottom
ten) at points to be determined by the procuring organization at
the time of testing and the RWRS tilted to allow the water to
test specimen shall be cross-sectioned through the impact area run towards the holes. There shall be no evidence of water.
and visually examined for conformance with the specified After this determination, the holes shall be sealed with rivets
requirements. and sealer.
10.32 EMI Provisions Test—To verify conformance to this 10.34 Lift Test 3.2G—The RWRS shall be prepared and
specification, the RWRS shall be tested in accordance with Test tested in the following manner:
Method E1851. The test shall be conducted at the following 10.34.1 ISO RWRS:
fields and frequency ranges. 10.34.1.1 The RWRS shall be prepared such that the total
10.32.1 Magnetic field: A minimum of two frequencies in weight is 3.2 times the gross weight. The payload may be in
the range of 100 kHz to 20 MHz in accordance with the Test any convenient form that may be uniformly distributed over the
Method E1851. floor. If solid weights are used, the floor will be protected from
10.32.2 Plane wave field: A minimum of three frequencies sharp objects by 1⁄2 to 3⁄4-in. (13 to 19-mm) thick plywood
in the range of 300 MHz to 10 GHz in accordance with the Test covering the floor. (The RWRS must be located on a flat, solid
Method E1851. surface while the loads are installed.)
10.32.3 Electric field: None.
10.32.4 Additional shielding effectiveness tests may be
performed in the range of 100 kHz to 10 GHz. For specific 8
The sole source of supply of the Model G29SQ or GG29SQ apparatuses known
applications, the frequency range may be extended from 50 Hz to the committee at this time is Spraying Systems Co., P.O. Box 7900, Wheaton, IL
60189-7900, http://www.spray.com. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please
to 40 GHz. The shielding effectiveness test shall be considered
provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will
passed if the RWRS provides the required minimum shielding receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1
effectiveness specified in Fig. 1 in the range of 100 kHz to 10 which you may attend.
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10.34.1.2 Close all doors and panels securely. 10.34.2.2 Close all doors and panels securely.
10.34.1.3 Connect a four-legged sling to the upper ISO 10.34.2.3 Connect a combination lift and tie down device if
fittings maintaining a 60° minimum angle with the roof (see specified for and normally shipped with this perpendicular
Fig. 5). RWRS or a four-legged sling to each RWRS lifting eye and to
10.34.1.4 Applying minimal acceleration forces, raise the the hook of the hoist.
RWRS from the ground and allow to remain suspended for 5
10.34.2.4 Applying minimal acceleration forces, raise the
min.
RWRS from the ground and allow it to remain suspended for
10.34.1.5 Slowly lower the RWRS to the ground and inspect
5 min.
for signs of damage.
10.34.1.6 Repeat the test by lifting the RWRS from the 10.34.2.5 Slowly lower the RWRS to the ground and inspect
lower ISO fittings as shown in Fig. 6. for signs of damage.
10.34.1.7 Remove the payload. 10.34.2.6 Remove the payload.
10.34.1.8 Erect the RWRS and thoroughly inspect the 10.34.2.7 Erect the RWRS and thoroughly inspect it for
RWRS for damage. Any evidence of permanent deformation, damage. Particular attention shall be given to the area around
cracking, unbonded components, or loosening of structural the four lifting eyes. Any evidence of permanent deformation,
components shall constitute failure of this test. cracking, unbonded components, or loosening of structural
10.34.2 Non-ISO RWRS: components shall constitute failure of this test.
10.34.2.1 The RWRS shall be prepared such that the total
weight is 3.2 times the gross weight. The payload may be in 11. Keywords
any convenient form that may be uniformly distributed over the
floor. If solid weights are used, the floor will be protected from 11.1 adhesive bonded; aluminum; bonding; expandable;
sharp objects by 1⁄2 to 3⁄4-in. (13 to 19-mm) thick plywood honeycomb sandwich panels; non-expandable, foam and beam
covering the floor. (The RWRS must be located on a flat solid panels; relocatable buildings; relocatable structures; rigid wall
surface while the loads are installed.) shelters

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ASTM American Society for Testing Materials km kilometre

Btu/h British thermal units per hour kHz kilohertz
C Centigrade lb pound
dB decibels m metre
EMI electromagnetic interference m2 square metre
F Fahrenheit m3 cubic metre
ft feet mm millimetre
ft2 square feet mph miles per hour
ft3 cubic feet min minutes
G gravity MHz megahertz
GHz gigahertz psig pounds per square inch gage
g/m2 grams per square metre RWRS Rigid Wall Relocatable Structure
h hour scfm standard cubic feet per minute
H2O water SA Surface Area
Hz Hertz DT Temperature Difference
in-lb inch pound yr year
ISO International Organization for Standardization
kg kilogram

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