ASTM F1309-98(2003) - 1.12.2003
 
Significance and Use

This practice provides the three principal methods of fitting chocks to marine machinery foundations to ensure that the machinery is free of vibration and perfectly aligned after installation.

3.1.1 The three principal methods of installing chocks described herein are as follows:

3.1.1.1 Type AEpoxy-based resin, nonshrinking Chockfast Orange PR 610 TCF by Philadelphia Resin Corp., or equal, and

3.1.1.2 Type BTwo-piece wedge chocks.

3.1.1.3 Type CSolid, one-piece fitted chocks.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the acceptable methods of fitting chocks to marine machinery foundations.

1.2 The values stated in SI units shall be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A370-23

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

American Welding Society Publication, AWS D1.1

Structural Welding Code Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org.

D695-23

Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics

D648-18

Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position