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Title: Overview of locking systems

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10142252· OSTI ID:10142252
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Albuquerque Safe Co., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The purpose of this document is to present technical information that should be useful for understanding and applying locking systems for physical protection and control. There are major sections on hardware for locks, vaults, safes, and security containers. Other topics include management of lock systems and safety considerations. This document also contains notes on standards and specifications and a glossary.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
10142252
Report Number(s):
SAND-93-2030; ON: DE94009251; BR: GB0103012
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Dec 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English