1.1 This practice covers the preparation of clean, uniform surfaces of aluminum alloy suitable for formation of durable adhesive bonds in “foam and beam” panels used for the manufacture of tactical rigid wall shelters.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
ASTM E1793-19 Referenced Document
ASTM E1749 Standard Terminology Relating to Rigid Wall Relocatable Shelters
ASTM E1794 Standard Specification for Adhesive for Bonding Foam Cored Sandwich Panels (200 °F Elevated Humidity Service), Type II Panels*, 2022-05-01 Update
ASTM E1800 Standard Specification for Adhesive for Bonding Foam Cored Sandwich Panels (160 °F Elevated Humidity Service), Type I Panels*, 2021-06-15 Update
ASTM E631 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
ASTM E864 Standard Practice for Surface Preparation of Aluminum Alloys to be Adhesively Bonded in Honeycomb Shelter Panels
ASTM E1793-19 history
2019ASTM E1793-19 Standard Practice for Preparation of Aluminum Alloy for Bonding in Foam and Beam Type Transportable Shelters
2011ASTM E1793-11 Standard Practice for Preparation of Aluminum Alloy for Bonding in Foam and Beam Type Transportable Shelters
2005ASTM E1793-05 Standard Practice for Preparation of Aluminum Alloy for Bonding in Foam and Beam Type Transportable Shelters
2000ASTM E1793-00 Standard Practice for Preparation of Aluminum Alloy for Bonding in Foam and Beam Type Transportable Shelters