ASTM E1592-01
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
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1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the structural performance of sheet metal panels and anchor-to-panel attachments for roof or siding systems under uniform static air pressure differences using a test chamber or support surface.
1.2 The provisions of this test method are applicable to standing seam, trapezoidal, ribbed, or corrugated metal panels in the range of thickness from 0.012 to 0.050-in. (0.3 to 1.3-mm) and apply to the evaluation of uniform pressure applied to single-skin construction or one sheet metal layer of multiple-skin construction. They do not cover requirements for the construction of a specimen to determine the load sharing that can occur with either composite or multiple-layer construction such as: 1) metal cladding over wood sheathing; or 2) field assemblies of insulation sandwiched between corrugated or formed metal panels.
1.3 Proper use of this test method requires knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.
1.4 This test method describes optional apparatus and procedures for use in evaluating the structural performance of a given system for a range of support spacings or for confirming the structural performance of a specific installation.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units are approximate.
1.6 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 precautionary statements, see Section 7.
1.7 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes exclusive of those for tables and figures. These notes and footnotes provide explanatory material and shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
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An American National Standard
Designation: E 1592 – 01
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding
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Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1592; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Computations are the accepted method for determining the structural capacity of most metal
products. However, some conditions are outside the scope of analysis by industry specifications.
Methods of computation and a discussion of these conditions are found in the following documents:
AISI Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members and Load and Resistance
Factor Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members and Aluminum Association Specifi-
cations for Aluminum Structures.
This test method is not to be considered as a wind design standard. It is a structural capacity test
to determine the ability of a panel system (including attachments) to resist uniform static pressure.
Actual wind pressure is nonuniform and dynamic. When these uniform static test results are used in
conjunction with commonly recognized wind design standards, they will yield highly conservative
results.
When additional fasteners are installed across panel flats at eaves, ridges, or reinforced end laps, the
crosswise distortion is eliminated and both flexural capacity and anchor-to-panel attachment strength
can vary with the distance from such conditions. This test procedure can be used to evaluate the
strength of panels and attachments at any distance from end or edge perimeter conditions. The size of
the specimen and limitations on air seals are designed to minimize any interference with the natural
response of the panels under load.
1. Scope field assemblies of insulation sandwiched between corrugated
or formed metal panels.
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the structural
1.3 Proper use of this test method requires knowledge of the
performance of sheet metal panels and anchor-to-panel attach-
principles of pressure and deflection measurement.
ments for roof or siding systems under uniform static air
1.4 This test method describes optional apparatus and pro-
pressure differences using a test chamber or support surface.
cedures for use in evaluating the structural performance of a
1.2 The provisions of this test method are applicable to
given system for a range of support spacings or for confirming
standing seam, trapezoidal, ribbed, or corrugated metal panels
the structural performance of a specific installation.
in the range of thickness from 0.012 to 0.050-in. (0.3 to
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
1.3-mm) and apply to the evaluation of uniform pressure
as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units are
applied to single-skin construction or one sheet metal layer of
approximate.
multiple-skin construction.They do not cover requirements for
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the construction of a specimen to determine the load sharing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
that can occur with either composite or multiple-layer con-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
struction such as: 1) metal cladding over wood sheathing; or 2)
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
precautionary statements, see Section 7.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
1.7 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.57
exclusive of those for tables and figures. These notes and
on Performance of Metal Roofing Systems.
footnotes provide explanatory material and shall not be con-
Current edition approved April 10, 2001. Published July 2001. Originally
published as E 1592 – 95. Last previous edition E 1592–98. sidered as requirements of the standard.
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2. Referenced Documents 3.1.10 rib spread, n—panel distortion under load at the base
ofariborstandingseamasmeasuredcrosswisetotheribinthe
2.1 ASTM Standards:
plane of the roof or wall surface.
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for MechanicalTesting
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3.1.11 span length, n—the center-to-center distance be-
of Steel Products
tweenanchorsorsupportsmeasuredparalleltothelongitudi
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