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Standard Specification for Letters and Numerals for Ships
Standard Specification for Letters and Numerals for ShipsF0906-85R20ASTM|F0906-85R20|en-USStandard Specification for Letters and Numerals for ShipsStandardF906 Standard Specification for Letters and Numerals for Ships>newBOS Vol. 01.07 Committee F25
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Abstract
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.
Scope
1.1 This specification specifies shape, size, spacing, and shading of letters and numerals to be used aboard ship.
1.2Characters are of Five Types:
1.2.1Type 1—Plain letters and numerals (16 units).
1.2.2Type 2—Block letters and numerals (12 units).
1.2.3Type 3—Type 2 characters with shading (shading—1 unit).
1.2.4Type 4—Block letters (10 units) and numerals (12 units).
1.2.5Type 5—Type 4 characters with shading (shading—1 unit).
1.3 This specification does not give location or size of various shipboard markings incorporating letters and numerals.
1.4This 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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