ASTM F2780-09 - 15.10.2009
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide provides assistance for the site security designer to select the proper components required to design a site specific expanded metal physical security perimeter barrier.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the physical protection security concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish the appropriate design for the level of physical protection required and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements or limitations prior to use.

1.3 It is recommended that Specification F2548 to be used in conjunction with this guide.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F626-14(2023)

Standard Specification for Fence Fittings

F1043-18(2022)

Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Framework

F1083-18(2022)

Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures

A307-21

Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength

F1910-98(2022)

Standard Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles

F2656-07

Standard Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter Barriers

A123/A123M-17

Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

A121-22

Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire

F2200-20

Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction

F2548-20

Standard Specification for Expanded Metal Fence Systems for Security Purposes