本试验程序的目的是提供一种试验方法，用于测量分离网状或“图8”同轴电缆结构所需的力。这些设计通常被称为信使电缆、双电缆或连体电缆，用于两个构件，由一个腹板和共同的整体外护套连接。本程序适用于实验室环境，用于评估设计并记录从一个构件上移除另一个构件所需的力。还包括行业“最佳实践”或推荐的方法，用于在现场应用中分离共同加入的成员。

The purpose of this test procedure is to provide a test method for measuring the force required to separate webbed or "figure-eight" coaxial cable constructions. These designs are commonly referred to as messenger, dual, or Siamese cables for the two members that are joined by a web and common overall outer jacket. This procedure is for use in a lab environment to evaluate design and record forces required to remove one member from another. Also included is an industry "best practices" or recommended method for separating the co-joined members in a field application.