1.1 This specification provides design, construction for steel staples, handgrabs, handles, and individual stirrup rungs.
1.2 The staples, handgrabs, and handles depicted in this specification are for use on steel structures including all parts of ships’ structure as necessary. The individual stirrup rungs are for use on bulkheads or structure as deemed necessary.
1.3 Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
ASTM F783-88(2013) Referenced Document
ASTM A575 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades*, 2018-09-01 Update
ASTM F783-88(2013) history
2023ASTM F783-88(2023) Standard Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
2018ASTM F783-88(2018) Standard Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
2013ASTM F783-88(2013) Standard Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
1988ASTM F783-88(2008) Standard Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
2003ASTM F783-88(2003) Standard Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung
1988ASTM F783-88(1998) Standard Specification for Staple, Handgrab, Handle, and Stirrup Rung