ASTM F2822-10(2024)

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: F2822 − 10 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Specification for
Fixed Anchorages Installed on Structures Used for Rope
Rescue Training
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2822; 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 3.1.2 failure, n—the point at which some part of the anchor
physically distorts or begins to detach from its mounting point
1.1 This standard specifies the minimum strength require-
on the structure.
ments for anchorages permanently installed or attached to
3.1.3 proof load, n—a predetermined test load, greater than
training towers or other structures used for rope rescue
the service load, to which a specimen is subjected before
training. It does not describe how those anchorages are
acceptance for use. In this standard, the proof load is twice the
constructed, installed in, or attached to the structure, nor does
maximum anticipated load on an anchor.
it include any factors of safety. It only specifies the design
loads that must be considered.
4. Performance Requirements
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 Each anchorage shall be designed to hold a minimum of
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
40 kN in all directions of potential loading.
standard.
5. Other Requirements
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 The anchorage shall be manufactured in such a way that
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
a carabiner with a gate opening of 25 mm or greater shall fit
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
around it and the gate shall be able to close and lock.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2 The anchorage shall be constructed using rounded stock
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
or with beveled or chamfered edges to minimize damage to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
hardware, rope, or webbing that is attached to the anchorage.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
TEST METHODS
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
6. Scope
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
6.1 This test method provides basic testing procedures for
2. Referenced Documents product acceptance. It is a nondestructive “proof load” test and
therefore is not a test of ultimate load-carrying capacity of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
anchor.
F2266 Specification for Masses Used in Testing Rescue
Systems and Components
7. Significance and Use
7.1 This test verifies that a carabiner can be attached to the
3. Terminology
anchorage and that the anchorage will hold a minimum of
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
twice the anticipated load.
3.1.1 anchorage, n—a permanently attached point on the
structure that is used as an attachment for rope or hardware.
8. Hazards
Also referred to as an anchor.
8.1 The anchorage, attaching carabiners, or rope could fail
and eject parts. The test load or testing machine could fall. Use
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search
a safety screen, protective eyewear, do not increase the test
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
load any greater than necessary, and do not perform this test
Testing, and Maintenance.
alone.
Current edition approved April 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2822 – 10 (2016).
9. Procedure
DOI: 10.1520/F2822-10R24.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
9.1 Attach the testing device to t
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