ASTM F3204-16

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.
Designation: F3204 − 16
Standard Guide for
Design and Construction of Welded Wire Fence Systems for
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Security Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3204; 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 Steel Industrial Fence Framework
F1083 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-
1.1 This guide provides assistance for the site security
Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures
engineer to select the proper components required to design a
F1665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and
site-specific, welded-wire physical security perimeter barrier.
Other Conforming Organic Polymer-Coated Steel Barbed
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Wire Used With Chain-Link Fence
physicalprotectionsecurityconcerns,ifany,associatedwithits
F1910 Specification for Long Barbed Tape Obstacles
use. It is the responsibility of the user of the standard to
F1911 Practice for Installation of Barbed Tape
establish the appropriate design level of physical protection
F2453 Specification for Welded Wire Mesh Fence Fabric
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required and determine the applicability of regulatory require-
(Metallic-Coated or Polymer Coated) for Meshes of 6 in.
ments or limitations. 2
[3871 mm ] or Less, in Panels or Rolls, with Uniform
Meshes
1.3 Specification F2453 is to be used in conjunction with
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this guide.
2.2 American Society of Civil Engineers Standards:
ASCE/SEI 7-10 (or latest edition) Minimum Design Loads
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
for Buildings and Other Structures
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3. Terminology
and are not considered standard.
3.1 Definitions—Refer to the terminology listed in Specifi-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
cation F2453.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Classification
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1 The welded wire mesh selected for security systems is
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific
classified in Specification F2453 in accordance with the
hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.
following coatings:
4.1.1 Type 1, consists of welded wire mesh manufactured
2. Referenced Documents
2 from wire zinc-coated prior to being welded into fabric, known
2.1 ASTM Standards:
as galvanized before welding.
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel
4.1.2 Type 2, consists of welded wire mesh manufactured
Barbed Wire
from uncoated wire, the fabric of which is subsequently
A307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and
zinc-coated after fabrication, known as galvanized after weld-
Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
ing.
F934 Specification for Colors for Polymer-Coated Chain
4.1.3 Type 3, consists of welded wire mesh manufactured
Link Fence Materials
from wire coated with zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal alloy
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on
(Zn-5A1-MM) before being welded into fabric, known as zinc
5 % aluminum-mischmetal alloy-coated steel before welding.
1 4.1.4 Type 4, consists of welded wire mesh manufactured
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F14 on Fences
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F14.50 on High Security Fences from wire zinc-coated prior to being welded into fabric, known
and Perimeter Barriers.
as galvanized before welding, and subsequently polymer color
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016. Published November 2016. DOI:
coated.
10.1520/F3204-16.
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F3204 − 16
5. Ordering Information 6.2.3 Rails: Top, intermediate and terminal post brace rails
when specified shall be in accordance with Specification
5.1 When ordering or specifying welded wire mesh fence
F1043, H
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