ASTM F2611-06

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Designation: F2611 – 06
Standard Guide for
Design and Construction of Chain Link Security Fencing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2611; 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.
1. Scope F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings
on Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
1.1 This guide provides the material and installation stan-
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
dards for selection in the design of a security chain link fence
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
system. The proper material selection, system installation and
F1184 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Hori-
layout can substantially increase the difficulty to penetrate;
zontal Slide Gates
thereby, increasing the intrusion delay time.
F1345 Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal
1.2 Thisguidedoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthephysical
Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
protection security concerns. It is the responsibility of the user
F1553 Guide for Specifying Chain Link Fence
of this standard to establish the appropriate design for the level
F1664 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
of physical protection required and determine the applicability
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Tension
of regulatory requirements or limitations prior to use.
Wire Used with Chain-Link Fence
1.3 It is recommended that Guide F1553 be followed for the
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
format of this guide.
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed
2. Referenced Documents
Wire Used With Chain-Link Fence
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel
F2200 Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Con-
Barbed Wire
struction
A392 Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link
2.2 Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute:
Fence Fabric
WLG 2445 Guide for the Selection of Line Post and Spac-
A491 Specification forAluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link
ing for Chain Link Fence
Fence Fabric
2.3 U. S. Department of Defense:
A817 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for
UFC 4-010-01 United Facilities Criteria, DOD Minimum
Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire
Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings
A824 Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled
2.4 U.S. Department of State:
Tension Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence
SD-STD-02.01, Revision A, March 2003 Test Method for
F552 Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing
Vehicle Crash Gate Testing of Perimeter Barriers and
F567 Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
Gates
F626 Specification for Fence Fittings
F668 Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other
3. Terminology
Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric
3.1 Definitions, see Terminology F552.
F900 Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing
Gates
4. Summary of Practice
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain
4.1 Chain link fence systems can be designed to provide
Link Fence Materials
greater levels of security by selecting products and configura-
tions that increase the difficulty to penetrate and in turn
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F14 on Fences and is
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences and
Perimeter Barriers. AvailablefromChainLinkFenceManufacturersInstitute,10015OldColumbia
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2006. Published October 2006. DOI: 10.1520/ Road, Suite B-215, Columbia, MD 21046, http://www.chainlinkinfo.org.
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F2611 – 06
increase delay time. Some examples; increase the height of the 6.1.2 Select the chain link mesh configuration fromTable 1;
fence, the configuration of chain link mesh size and wire choose the type of coating required from one of the following:
gauge, securing the bottom of the fence via bottom rail or
6.1.2.1 Zinc-Coated Steel in accordance with Specification
burying the chain link mesh, adding barbed wire to the top or
A392, select Class 1 or Class 2 coating.
barbed tape to the top, side or bottom of the fence, selecting
5 1 3
NOTE 1— ⁄8-in. [16-mm], ⁄2-in. [13-mm] and ⁄8-in. [10-mm] smaller
stronger framework, adding multiple fence lines to create
mesh sizes are not listed in Specification A392.
isolation zones, adding slats to the fencing to restrict visibility
when required.Adding anti ram cable systems to resist vehicle 6.1.2.2 Aluminum Coated Steel in accordance with Speci-
penetration into a protected perimeter. fication A491.
6.1.2.3 Zinc-5%Aluminum-MischmetalAlloy-Coated Steel
5. Part 1—General
in accordance with Specification F1345, Class 2.
5.1 List the scope of work included; the performance
6.1.2.4 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and other Organic
requirements of the overall project security design criteria, the
Polymer-Coated Steel in accordance with Specification F668,
performance design criteria for the fence system, referenced
Class 2b. Select the color as listed in Specification F934.
contract documents, fence design and detail drawings, material
6.2 Fence Framework:
specifications, related site work, site drawings with the specific
6.2.1 Line Posts:
fence layout, product and data submittals, certifications, site
Fences designed to provide increased security levels are
preparation, contractor qualifications, warranties and the fence
generallyofgreaterheightsandutilizesmallermeshsizes,both
integration with other security products.
of these factors result in added wind load resistance. Line post
5.1.1 Fence placement can be critical and should be well
selection and the spacing of the posts should be designed to
thought out and defined by the contract specifications and
meet the anticipated wind loads based on the site geographical
drawings. Placement should be coordinated with the grading
location and weather conditions. Increased post sizes or spe-
plan to ensure it does inhibit drainage flow by location or
cific post spacing may be required to compensate for wind
debris buildup.
loading or increased security. The Chain Link Fence Manufac-
5.1.2 Consideration should be given to the fence location to
turers Institute’s, Guide for the Selection of Line Posts and
providetheproperoffsettoprotectabuildingorprovideaclear
their Spacing, WLG 2445, guides the designer through the
zone from trees, underbrush, buildings and structures. Quali-
process to select the post size and post spacing. After calcu-
fying Federal building sites require specified fence set back
lating the post spacing and post dimensions select the post
distances from the building in compliance with the DoD
specification and protective coating from Specification F1043,
Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, UFC 4-040-
Table 3, Heavy Industrial Fence Framework or Specification
01.
F1083.
5.1.3 Consideration should be given during design of the
6.2.1.1 Terminal Posts:
fencetoensureitwillproperlysupporttheapplicationofadded
(end, corner, or pull) are to be in accordance with Specifi-
intrusion detection devices. An integrated system using light-
cation F1043, Table 3, Heavy Industrial Fence Framework or
ing with video surveillance requires a specific fence layout, for
Specification F1083. Select the terminal post size based on the
example, the fence must be located to avoid blocking the view
line post size in accordance with Table 2.
or reduce shadows.
6.2.1.2 Rails:
5.1.4 Signage posted along the fence line should always be
Top, intermediate and terminal post brace rails when speci-
a consideration.
fied shall be in accordance with Specification F1043, Table 3,
6. Materials and Sizes
Heavy Industrial Fence Framework or Specification F1083.
6.2.1.3 Polymer-coatedframework,specifythetypeofcoat-
6.1 Chain Link Fabric:
ing in accordance with Specification F1043 and the color in
6.1.1 There are many chain link mesh design configura-
accordance with Specification F934.
tions; those to be considered for security fencing, in order of
difficulty to penetrate are listed in Table 1. 6.3 Barbed Wire:
TABLE 1 Security Chain Link Mesh Configurations
Security Chain Link Fabric Considerations Mesh Size and Gauge
Standard Industrial Commercial Chain Link Mesh 2 in. mesh 9 gauge
Bolt cutters required for heavier 6 gauge wire 2 in. mesh 6 gauge
Smaller mesh size increases difficulty to climb and time to cut thru 1 ⁄4 in. mesh 9 gauge
Bolt cutters required for heavier 6 gauge wire 1 ⁄4 in. mesh 6 gauge
1 in. mesh increases difficulty to climb and increases time to cut thru 1 in. mesh 11 gauge
9 gauge wire increases cutting time to that of 11 gauge, above 1 in. mesh 9 gauge
Small mesh sizes eliminates finger hold for climbing ⁄8 in. mesh 11 gauge
Small mesh requires special equipment is to cut through ⁄2 in. mesh 11 gauge
Penetration time is increased to cut through small mesh ⁄8 in. mesh 11 gauge
3 5 1 3
Metric Equivalents: 2 in. [50 mm,] 1 ⁄4 in. [44.45 mm], 1 in. [25 mm], ⁄8 in. [16 mm], ⁄2 in. [13 mm], ⁄8 in. [10 mm]
6ga. 0.192 in. [4.88 mm], 9 ga. 0.148 in. [3.76 mm], 11 ga. 0.120 in. [3.05 mm]
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TABLE 2 Security Fence Post Selection
Line Post Description Terminal Post Description
2.375 in. [60.3 mm] Diameter Pipe 2.875 in. [73.0 mm] Diameter Pipe
2.25 by 1.70 in. [57.2 by 43.2 mm] C-Section 2.875 in. [73.0 mm] Diameter Pipe
2.875 in. [73.0 mm] Diameter Pipe 4.00 in. [101.6 mm] Diameter Pipe
3.25 by 2.50 in. [82.6 by 64.0 mm] C-Section 4.00 in. [101.6 mm] Diameter Pipe
4.00 in. [101.5 mm] Diameter Pipe 6.625 in. [168.3 mm] Diameter Pipe
6.625 in. [168.3 mm] Diameter Pipe 6.625 in. [168.3 mm] Diameter Pipe
8.625 in. [219.1 mm] Diameter Pipe 8.625 in. [219.1 mm] Diameter Pipe
When specified, select the type and coating from one of the 6.6.2 Barbed wire arms are available in various configura-
following: tionstoaccommodatethreetosixstrandsofbarbedwire,select
6.3.1 If metallic coated steel barbed wire, specify A121
the design to meet the security requirement.
design number 12-4-3-14R having 4- point barbs spaced 3 in. 1
6.6.3 Tension and brace bands shall be ⁄8 inch by 1 in. [3.17
[76 mm] on center or 12-4-5-14R having 4- point barbs spaced
mm by 25.4 mm] secured using ⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] galvanized
5 in. [127 mm] on center.
steel carriage bolts and nuts.
6.3.1.1 Aluminum Metallic-Coated:
6.6.4 Tension bars shall be in compliance with Specification
specify Coating A for the strand wire and aluminum alloy
F626, galvanized steel, one-piece length 2 in. [50 mm] less
barbs.
than the fabric height with a minimum zinc coating of 1.2
6.3.1.2 Zinc Metallic-Coated:
2 2
oz/ft [366 g/m ]. Bars for 2 in. [50 mm] and 1 ⁄4-in. [44-mm]
specify Coating Type Z, Coating Class 3.
mesh shall have a minimum cross section of ⁄16 in. [4.8 mm]
6.3.1.3 Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy (Zn-5AL-
by ⁄4 in. [19 mm]. Bars for 1 in. [25 mm] mesh shall have a
MM) Metallic-Coated:
1 3
crosssectionof ⁄4in.[6.4mm]by ⁄8in.[9.5mm].Smallmesh
specify Coating Type ZA, Coating Class 80.
3 1 5
⁄8 in. [10 mm], ⁄2 in. [13 mm] and ⁄8 in. [16 mm] shall be
6.3.1.4 Polymer-coated barbed wire shall be in accordance
attached (sandwiched) to the terminal post using a galvanized
with Specification F1665; specify coating type Class 2b, select
steel strap having a minimum cross section of 2 in. [51 mm] by
barb spacing, Type I spacing at 5 in. [127 mm] on center or
⁄16 in. [4.8 mm] with holes spaced 15 in. [381 mm] on center
Type II spacing at 3 in. [76 mm] on center. The color shall
to accommodate minimum ⁄16 in. [7.9 mm] carriage bolts that
match the system in accordance with Specification F934.
are to be bolted through the strap, the mesh, and the terminal
6.4 Barbed Tape Obstacles:
post.
Barbed tape when specified, select the diameter, design and
configuration in accordance with Specification F1910.
6.6.5 Truss rods shall be ⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] diameter galva-
6.5 Tension Wire: nized steel.
Tension wire when specified shall match the type coating of
6.6.6 Polymer-coated bands, barb arms, top, truss rods,
the chain link fabric. Metallic or polymer coated tension wire
sleeves,railends,boulevards,whenrequired,selectthecoating
shall be a minimum of 7 gauge steel, 0.177 in. [4.50 mm]
type to be the same as the fence framework and the color to
diameter .
match the fence system and in accordance with Specification
6.5.1 Metallic-coated steel tension wire shall be in accor-
F934.
dance with Specification A824. Select the type of metallic
6.7 Post Ties, Rail Ties and Hog Rings:
coating from one of the following as listed in Specification
Line post and rail ties rings shall be in accordance with
A817.
Specification F626, 9 gauge, 0.148 in [376 mm] diameter
6.5.1.1 Type I Aluminum metallic-coated 0.40 oz/ft [122
galvanized steel and hog rings 9 gauge, 0.148 in [376 mm]
g/m ]
aluminum.
6.5.1.2 Type II Zinc metallic-coated (galvanized), Class 4
2 2
1.20 oz/ft [366 g/m ]
6.7.1 Polymer coated ties and hog rings, when required,
6.5.1.3 Type III Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal metallic-
shall be in accordance with Specification F668 Class 2b, color
2 2
coated, Class 100, 1.0 oz/ft [305 gm ]
to match the fence system in accordance with Specification
6.5.2 Polymer-coated tension wire shall be in accordance
F934.
with Specification F1664. Specify Class 2b coating and color
6.8 Swing Gates:
to match the fence system in accordance with Specification
Swinggatesshallbeconstructedusing1.90od.[48.3mm]or
F934.
2 inches square [50.8 mm] members in accordance with
6.6 Fittings:
Specification F900.
Fittings are to be in accordance with Specification F626.All
6.8.1 Select the swing gatepost size based on the gate
fittings shall be steel having a hot dipped galvanized coating
2 2
dimensions in accordance with Specification F900.
with a minimum 1.20 oz/ft [366 g/m ] of zinc coating of the
6.8.2 Gatepost and gate frame
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