ASTM E3112/E3112M-20
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
Standard Test Method for Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The test method is intended to determine the resistance to penetration of a ballistic-resistant product or shoot pack to specified projectiles impacting at specified velocities. No other properties of the ballistic-resistant product or shoot pack are evaluated by this test method.
5.2 This test method may be used by private-sector and government laboratories, manufacturers, research and development organizations, and others assessing the ballistic resistance of products or shoot packs or performing research and development of new products.
5.3 It is intended that this test method be referenced by other standards, specifications, or test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method assesses resistance to complete penetration by projectiles and applies to ballistic-resistant products or shoot packs, either flexible or rigid, that are intended to provide protection against projectiles from small arms.2 This test method does not assess blunt impact resistance.
1.2 This test method does not apply to body armor, armor panels, inserts, trauma packs, trauma plates, materials, or other items intended to be worn or located against the body to limit blunt trauma.
1.3 This test method applies only to products related to homeland security and public safety.
1.4 This test method is not intended to address architectural products covered by Test Method F1233, such as building materials and security glazing.
1.5 This test method is applicable to products or shoot packs that are constructed with identical layups of ballistic materials over the entire product or shoot pack. The product or shoot pack may have stitching, seams, or other joints.
Note 1: For example, this test method is applicable for evaluating a ballistic-resistant blanket constructed from multiple sheets of different materials laminated together; however, this test method is not applicable for evaluating a ballistic-resistant shield that has a discontinuity at the interface between opaque and transparent component materials.
1.6 The test method does not specify performance criteria or usage of the test results.
1.7 It is anticipated that this test method will be referenced by certifiers, purchasers, or other users in order to meet their specific needs.
1.7.1 In this test method, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example, military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of this test method. Purchasers and other users are responsible for the “other standards and specifications” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of this test method.
1.7.2 Purchasers and other users will specify the ballistic test threats, and the associated velocities, to be used.
1.8 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.8.1 The user of this standard will identify the system of units to be used, and it is critical to ensure that any cross-referenced standards maintain consistency of units between standards.
1.9 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.
1.10 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.
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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: E3112/E3112M − 20
Standard Test Method for
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Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE3112/E3112M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 responsible for the “other standards and specifications” and for
specifying any requirements that supersede those of this test
1.1 This test method assesses resistance to complete pen-
method.
etrationbyprojectilesandappliestoballistic-resistantproducts
1.7.2 Purchasers and other users will specify the ballistic
or shoot packs, either flexible or rigid, that are intended to
test threats, and the associated velocities, to be used.
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provide protection against projectiles from small arms. This
1.8 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
test method does not assess blunt impact resistance.
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
1.2 This test method does not apply to body armor, armor
values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva-
panels, inserts, trauma packs, trauma plates, materials, or other
lents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each
items intended to be worn or located against the body to limit
system shall be used independently of the other, and values
blunt trauma.
from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3 This test method applies only to products related to 1.8.1 The user of this standard will identify the system of
homeland security and public safety. units to be used, and it is critical to ensure that any cross-
referenced standards maintain consistency of units between
1.4 This test method is not intended to address architectural
standards.
products covered by Test Method F1233, such as building
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
materials and security glazing.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.5 Thistestmethodisapplicabletoproductsorshootpacks
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
that are constructed with identical layups of ballistic materials
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
over the entire product or shoot pack. The product or shoot
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
pack may have stitching, seams, or other joints.
1.10 This international standard was developed in accor-
NOTE 1—For example, this test method is applicable for evaluating a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ballistic-resistant blanket constructed from multiple sheets of different
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
materials laminated together; however, this test method is not applicable
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
for evaluating a ballistic-resistant shield that has a discontinuity at the
interface between opaque and transparent component materials. mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.6 Thetestmethoddoesnotspecifyperformancecriteriaor
usage of the test results.
2. Referenced Documents
1.7 It is anticipated that this test method will be referenced 3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
by certifiers, purchasers, or other users in order to meet their
B211/B211M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-
specific needs.
Alloy Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
1.7.1 In this test method, “other standards and specifica-
B221 Specification forAluminum andAluminum-Alloy Ex-
tions” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
example, military standards, purchase specifications) that re-
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
quiretheuseofthistestmethod.Purchasersandotherusersare
E3062/E3062M Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test
Ranges for Small Arms and Fragmentation Testing of
Ballistic-resistant Items
1 E3078/E3078M Practice for Conditioning of Hard Armor
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on
Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
Test Items
E54.04 on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally
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approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as E3112/E3112M – 19. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/E3112_E3112M-20. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Small arms
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E3112/E3112M − 19 E3112/E3112M − 20
Standard Test Method for
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Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3112/E3112M; 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
1.1 This test method assesses resistance to complete penetration by projectiles and applies to ballistic-resistant products or shoot
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packs, either flexible or rigid, that are intended to provide protection against projectiles from small arms. This test method does
not assess blunt impact resistance.
1.2 This test method does not apply to body armor, armor panels, inserts, trauma packs, trauma plates, materials, or other items
intended to be worn or located against the body to limit blunt trauma.
1.3 This test method applies only to products related to homeland security and public safety.
1.4 This test method is not intended to address architectural products covered by Test Method F1233, such as building materials
and security glazing.
1.5 This test method is applicable to products or shoot packs that are constructed with identical layups of ballistic materials over
the entire product or shoot pack. The product or shoot pack may have stitching, seams, or other joints.
NOTE 1—For example, this test method is applicable for evaluating a ballistic-resistant blanket constructed from multiple sheets of different materials
laminated together; however, this test method is not applicable for evaluating a ballistic-resistant shield that has a discontinuity at the interface between
opaque and transparent component materials.
1.6 The test method does not specify performance criteria or usage of the test results.
1.7 It is anticipated that this test method will be referenced by certifiers, purchasers, or other users in order to meet their specific
needs.
1.7.1 In this test method, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example,
military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of this test method. Purchasers and other users are responsible for
the “other standards and specifications” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of this test method.
1.7.2 Purchasers and other users will specify the ballistic test threats, and the associated velocities, to be used.
1.8 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated
in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.8.1 The user of this standard will identify the system of units to be used, and it is critical to ensure that any cross-referenced
standards maintain consistency of units between standards.
1.9 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.
1.10 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B211/B211M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 on
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Current edition approved May 1, 2019April 1, 2020. Published May 2019April 2020. Originally approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 20182019 as
E3112 – 18.E3112/E3112M – 19. DOI: 10.1520/E3112_E3112M-19.10.1520/E3112_E3112M-20.
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Small arms are defined as portable firearms, typically including handguns, shotguns, rifles, and light machine guns (Terminology E3005).
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@ast
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