ASTM F906-85(2024)

Annotation of standard text ASTM F906-85(2024) :

This specification covers the shape, size, spacing, and shading requirements of letters and numerals used in shipboard markings. Covered by this specification are five types of characters: plain letters and numerals (Type 1), block letters and numerals having the same width (Type 2), Type 2 characters with shading (Type 3), block letters and numerals of different widths (Type 4), and Type 4 characters with shading (Type 5). The characters shall be designed using the grid method, which will allow one to change the character size proportionately as required. Not covered in this specification are the location and size of various shipboard markings using letters and numerals.


Keywords:
block characters, block letters, block numerals, letters, marine, numerals, plain letters, plain numerals, shading, ship, ship letters, ship markings, ship numerals,, ICS Number Code 01.080.20 (Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment),47.020.01 (General standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures)