ASTM C1201/C1201M-15

Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method gives a standard procedure for determining structural performance under uniform static air pressure difference. This typically is intended to represent the effects of wind loads on exterior building surface elements. The actual loading on building surfaces is quite complex, varying with wind direction, time, height above ground, building shape, terrain, surrounding structures, and other factors. These factors are discussed in the literature in 2.2 and 2.3 and Footnotes 4 and 5.
Note 1: In applying the results of tests by this test method, it should be borne in mind that the performance of a cladding system may be a function of fabrication, installation, and adjustment, and that the specimen may or may not truly represent the actual structure. In service, the performance will also depend on the rigidity of supporting construction and on the resistance of components to deterioration by various causes, to vibration, to thermal expansion and contraction, etc.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the structural performance of dimension stone cladding systems under positive and negative uniform static air pressure differences, using a test chamber.  
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.  
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedure to be used for applying either specific test loads or unknown ultimate values of uniformity distributed test loads to a specimen.  
1.3.1 Procedure A (see 11.2) shall be used when deflections at maximum load only are required.  
1.3.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2015
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: C18 - Dimension Stone
• Drafting Committee: C18.01 - Test Methods

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1201/C1201M − 15
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone
Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure
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Difference
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1201/C1201M; 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 C1799 Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling
and Preparation
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the struc-
tural performance of dimension stone cladding systems under 2.2 ANSI Standard:
positive and negative uniform static air pressure differences, ANSI A58.1 Building Code Requirements for Minimum
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using a test chamber. Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge 2.3 AAMA Standard:
of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement. AAMA TIR-A2 Design Wind Loads for Aluminum Curtain
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Walls
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the proce-
dure to be used for applying either specific test loads or
3. Terminology
unknown ultimate values of uniformity distributed test loads to
a specimen. 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3.1 ProcedureA(see 11.2) shall be used when deflections
3.1.1 permanent deformation—the permanent displacement
at maximum load only are required.
from an original position that remains after an applied load has
1.3.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-
been removed.
deflection curve is required.
3.1.2 specimen—the entire assembled unit submitted for test
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
as described in Section 8.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3.1.3 test load—thespecifieddifferenceinstaticairpressure
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
(positive or negative) for which the specimen is to be tested,
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
expressed in pounds-force per square foot [Pascals].
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.1.4 ultimate load—the difference in static air pressure
with the standard.
(positive or negative) at which failure of the specimen occurs,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
expressed in pounds-force per square foot [Pascals].
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Summary of Test Method
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard 4.1 This test method consists of sealing the test specimen
statements, see Section 7.
into or against one face of a test chamber; supplying air to, or
exhausting air from, the chamber at the rate required to
2. Referenced Documents
maintain the test-pressure difference across the specimen; and
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observing, measuring, and recording the deflection,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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deformations, and nature of any failures.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test
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Methods. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2015.PublishedJuly2015.Originallyapproved 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1201–09. DOI: 10.1520/C1201 Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
_C1201M-15. 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, American Society of Heating,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Chapter 26, 1977.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on “Wind Forces on Structures ,” Transactions of the American Society of Civil
the ASTM website. Engineer, Vol 126, Part II, Paper 3269, 1961, pp. 1124–1198.
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5. Significance and Use into the chamber may be provided to facilitate adjustments and
observations after the specimen has been installed.
5.1 This test method gives a standard procedure for deter-
miningstructuralperformanceunderuniformstaticairpressure
NOTE 3—The test chamber and the specimen mounting frame must not
deflect u
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Designation: C1201/C1201M − 09 C1201/C1201M − 15
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone
Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure
1
Difference
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1201/C1201M; 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 covers the determination of the structural performance of dimension stone cladding systems under positive
and negative uniform static air pressure differences, using a test chamber.
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedure to be used for applying either specific test loads or unknown
ultimate values of uniformity distributed test loads to a specimen.
1.3.1 Procedure A (see 11.2) shall be used when deflections at maximum load only are required.
1.3.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required.
1.4 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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1799 Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI A58.1 Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures
2.3 AAMA Standard:
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AAMA TIR-A2 Design Wind Loads for Aluminum Curtain Walls
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 permanent deformation—the permanent displacement from an original position that remains after an applied load has been
removed.
3.1.2 specimen—the entire assembled unit submitted for test as described in Section 8.
3.1.3 test load—the specified difference in static air pressure (positive or negative) for which the specimen is to be tested,
expressed in pounds-force per square foot [Pascals].
3.1.4 ultimate load—the difference in static air pressure (positive or negative) at which failure of the specimen occurs, expressed
in pounds-force per square foot [Pascals].
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009May 1, 2015. Published April 2009July 2015. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20032009 as
C1201–91(2003).C1201–09. DOI: 10.1520/C1201_C1201M-09.10.1520/C1201_C1201M-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method consists of sealing the test specimen into or against one face of a test chamber; supplying air to, or
exhausting air from, the chamber at the rate required to maintain the test-pressure difference across the specimen; and observing,
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measuring, and recording the deflection, deformations, and nature of any failures.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method gives a standard procedure for determining structural performance under uniform static air pressure
difference. This typically is intended to represent the effects of wind loads on
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