ASTM E2099-00(2014)e1

Standard Practice for the Specification and Evaluation of Pre-Construction Laboratory Mockups of Exterior Wall Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Exterior wall systems require time to design, fabricate, construct and test. Mockups are a fullsize representative portion of the proposed exterior wall system built to study proposed construction details, test for performance and may be used to judge appearance of the exterior wall system. The project schedule shall allow time to design, construct and test the pre-construction mockup and to implement any design changes, fabrication changes, or modifications of planned construction procedures, before construction of the exterior wall system commences.  
4.2 Performance testing of pre-construction mockups verities compliance with specified standards and design criteria. Performance tests in separate ASTM or other industry standards, are intended to represent the effects of environmental conditions, such as wind, rain, and temperature extremes. The tests provide a measure of the performance of the proposed exterior wall system under specific and controlled conditions. The specified design and specification of the pre-construction mockup must be appropriate for the performance test requirements. Separate tests may be required for individual mockup materials or components.  
4.3 Pre-construction mockup specimens require input from Specifier, Builder and Test Agency. Coordination of their efforts facilitates this process. Documentation should convey the results of preconstruction mockups from one party to others at appropriate stages in the process.  
4.4 The referenced standards provided in this practice identify the historical standards typically utilized in pre-construction performance testing. This practice allows for the development and use of other project specific test procedures for various components that encompass exterior wall systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard practice covers procedures and documentation to assist in the specification and evaluation of pre-construction laboratory mockups of exterior wall systems.  
1.2 This standard practice addresses design and construction of the mockup; observation during mockup construction and testing; evaluation of the mockup test results; and documentation of the mockup and testing process. Coordination is required between the parties involved in the design, construction and testing of the mockup to facilitate this process. Documentation should convey the results of pre-construction mockups from one party to others at appropriate stages in the process.  
1.3 This standard practice recommends the selection and order of individual tests performed on the mockup in the absence of a specific test order.  
1.4 This standard practice recommends a protocol for exchange of information between participants in the pre-construction mockup process.  
1.5 Responsibility for specific activities is recommended by this practice. This practice is intended to provide a default structure in the absence of the assignment of specific responsibilities by the specifying authority.  
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2014
• ICS: 91.120.99 - Other standards related to protection of and in buildings
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.55 - Performance of Building Enclosures

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2099 − 00 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Practice for
the Specification and Evaluation of Pre-Construction
Laboratory Mockups of Exterior Wall Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2099; 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.
ε NOTE—Units statement was inserted in Section 1.6, units information was corrected, and editorial changes were made
throughout in June 2014.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This standard practice covers procedures and documen- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
tation to assist in the specification and evaluation of pre- E283 Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage
construction laboratory mockups of exterior wall systems. Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors
Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Speci-
1.2 This standard practice addresses design and construction
men
of the mockup; observation during mockup construction and
E330/E330M Test Method for Structural Performance of
testing; evaluation of the mockup test results; and documenta-
Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by
tion of the mockup and testing process. Coordination is
Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
required between the parties involved in the design, construc-
E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior
tion and testing of the mockup to facilitate this process.
Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uni-
Documentation should convey the results of pre-construction
form Static Air Pressure Difference
mockups from one party to others at appropriate stages in the
E547 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior
process.
Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic
1.3 This standard practice recommends the selection and
Static Air Pressure Difference
order of individual tests performed on the mockup in the
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
absence of a specific test order.
E1233/E1233M Test Method for Structural Performance of
Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by
1.4 This standard practice recommends a protocol for ex-
change of information between participants in the pre- Cyclic Air Pressure Differential
2.2 AAMA Standards:
construction mockup process.
AAMA 501, Methods of Test for Exterior Walls
1.5 Responsibility for specific activities is recommended by
AAMA 501.1, Standard Test Method for Exterior Windows,
this practice. This practice is intended to provide a default
Curtain Walls and Doors for Water Penetration using
structure in the absence of the assignment of specific respon-
Dynamic Pressure
sibilities by the specifying authority.
AAMA 501.4, Recommended Static Test Method for Evalu-
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ating Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Seismic and Wind Induced Interstory Drifts
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
AAMA 501.5, Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior
and are not considered standard.
Walls
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor- contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
mance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Performance of Building Enclosures. the ASTM website.
Current edition approved April 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as E2099 – 00(2007). 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268, http://
DOI: 10.1520/E2099-00R14E01. www.aamanet.org.
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AAMA CW-DG-1, Testing of Aluminum Curtain Walls, 5.2 Provide sufficient information on the design documents
Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual to describe the materials, details and performance testing
requirements of the mockup.
3. Terminology
5.3 Mockup Materials:
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi- 5.3.1 All framing and cladding elements of the exterior wall
nology E631, unless otherwise indicated. system in accurate full size, orientation and configuration.
5.3.2 Color and finish of materials, if the appearance of the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
mockup is to be judged.
3.2.1 builder—the builder of the mockup and the exterior
5.3.3 Joints between components.
wall system.
5.3.4 Thermal insulation, if thermal testing is specified.
3.2.2 pre-construction mockup—a full-size representation of
5.3.5 Structural support and attachment of the exterior wall
the proposed exterior wall system built before the exterior wall
system to the building frame.
design is completed in order to study proposed construction
NOTE 1—Tolerances between elements of the exterior wail system and
details, test for performance and possibly judge appearance of
the building support should be considered and tested in a “worst-case”
the exterior wall system.
condition in the mockup.
3.2.3 specifier—the architect or professional design party
5.4 Mockup Systems—Elements of the exterior wall system
responsible for the design of the exterior wall system.
that are designed to control:
3.2.4 test agency—the selected agency to conduct the re-
5.4.1 Air infiltration.
quired tests.
5.4.2 Water penetration.
5.4.3 Wind pressure.
4. Significance and Use
5.4.4 Movements of wall system due to thermal effects,
4.1 Exterior wall systems require time to design, fabricate, volumetric changes or building frame movements.
construct and test. Mockups are a fullsize representative
5.4.5 Seismic movements, if the building is in a seismically
portion of the proposed exterior wall system built to study active region.
proposed construction details, test for performance and may be
5.5 Mockup Size—The mockup shall be of sufficient size to
used to judge appearance of the exterior wall system. The
represent the following typical elements of the exterior wall
project schedule shall allow time to design, construct and test
system including interior and exterior comers where appropri-
the pre-construction mockup and to implement any design
ate. Refer to Section 8 of Test Methods E283, E330/E330M
changes, fabrication changes, or modifications of planned
and E331 for requirements of the test specimens.
construction procedures, before construction of the exterior
NOTE 2—Confirm the maximum size mockup that the Test Agency can
wall system commences.
accommodate. In some projects, multiple mockups may be necessary to
4.2 Performance testing of pre-construction mockups veri-
test all desired conditions of the project.
ties compliance with specified standards and design criteria.
5.5.1 Height—Minimum one typical floor height plus an
Performance tests in separate ASTM or other industry
additional height so that typical horizontal conditions are
standards, are intended to represent the effects of environmen-
represented. For exterior wall systems that have multi-floor
tal conditions, such as wind, rain, and temperature extremes.
structural elements or water control systems that occur on
The tests provide a measure of the performance of the proposed
alternate floors, the mockup shall include the height of the
exterior wall system under specific and controlled conditions.
minimum number of floors to represent one repetition of the
The specified design and specification of the pre-construction
exterior wall design.
mockup must be appropriate for the performance test require-
ments. Separate tests may be required for individual mockup NOTE 3—Typical details that occur adjacent to floor level, such as
horizontal gutters and anchorage to the building, should not be located
materials or components.
immediately adjacent to the mockup edge, since this creates a “non-job”
4.3 Pre-construction mockup specimens require input from condition that can lead to misinterpretation of mockup test results.
Specifier, Builder and Test Agency. Coordination of their
5.5.2 Width—Minimum two repetitive widths of the exterior
efforts facilitates this process. Documentation should convey
wall system plus an additional width so that typical vertical
the results of preconstruction mockups from one party to others
conditions are represented. Other conditions, such as corners,
at appropriate stages in the process.
end conditions and projecting bays shall be included, if
practical.
4.4 The referenced standards provided in this practice iden-
tify the historical standards typically utilized in pre-
5.6 Mockup Details—Provide the following details in
construction performance testing. This practice allows for the
mockup design drawings:
development and use of other project specific test procedures
5.6.1 Illustrate the elevation view of the mockup in one of
for various components that encompass exterior wall systems.
the two following ways:
5.6.1.1 Designate an area of the elevation drawings which
5. Design
represents the materials, height and width of the mockup.
5.1 The Specifier is responsible for the requirements of this 5.6.1.2 Provide a separate mockup elevation drawing that
section, unless stated otherwise. represents the materials, height and width of the mockup. The
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mockup need not be an actual representation of one area of the (Section 8.4 of AAMA 501.5) are acceptable. Recording of
exterior wall system, but instead can combine the parts of the interior surface temperatures (Section 5.6 of AAMA 501.5)
exterior wall system in a manner that represents typical shall be specified if dew point calculations are required.
conditions.
NOTE 6—Thermal insulation is often installed in the mockup immedi-
5.6.2 Illustrate the mockup in section and detail views
ately prior to performing thermal testing and removed after this test. The
sufficient to describe the details of the mockup construction.
thermal insulation inhibits observation of test results in other tests.
5.7.3 Order of Tests—List the order that the tests are to be
5.7 Mockup Testing Requirements—Specify the following
testing requirements: performed. If no order is specified, the following test order,
exclusive of the
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Designation: E2099 − 00 (Reapproved 2007) E2099 − 00 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Practice for
the Specification and Evaluation of Pre-Construction
Laboratory Mockups of Exterior Wall Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2099; 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.
ε NOTE—Units statement was inserted in Section 1.6, units information was corrected, and editorial changes were made
throughout in June 2014.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard practice describescovers procedures and documentation to assist in the specification and evaluation of
pre-construction laboratory mockups of exterior wall systems.
1.2 This standard practice addresses design and construction of the mockup; observation during mockup construction and
testing; evaluation of the mockup test results; and documentation of the mockup and testing process. Coordination is required
between the parties involved in the design, construction and testing of the mockup to facilitate this process. Documentation should
convey the results of pre-construction mockups from one party to others at appropriate stages in the process.
1.3 This standard practice recommends the selection and order of individual tests performed on the mockup in the absence of
a specific test order.
1.4 This standard practice recommends a protocol for exchange of information between participants in the pre-construction
mockup process.
1.5 Responsibility for specific activities is recommended by this standard.practice. This practice is intended to provide a default
structure in the absence of the assignment of specific responsibilities by the specifying authority.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E283 Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified
Pressure Differences Across the Specimen
E330E330/E330M Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by
Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air
Pressure Difference
E547 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure
Difference
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E1233E1233/E1233M Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by
Cyclic Air Pressure Differential
2.2 AAMA Standards:
AAMA 501, Methods of Test for Exterior Walls
This test method practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on
Exterior Building Wall SystemsPerformance of Building Enclosures.
Current edition approved April 1, 2007April 1, 2014. Published April 2007June 2014. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20002007 as
E2099 – 00.E2099 – 00(2007). DOI: 10.1520/E2099-00R07.10.1520/E2099-00R14E01.
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.
Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268.60173-4268,
http://www.aamanet.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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AAMA 501.1, Standard Test Method for Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors for Water Penetration using Dynamic
Pressure
AAMA 501.4, Recommended Static Test Method for Evaluating Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Seismic and
Wind Induced Interstory Drifts
AAMA 501.5, Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior Walls
AAMA CW-DG-1, Testing of Aluminum Curtain Walls, Curtain Wall Design Guide Manual
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology E631, unless otherwise indicated.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 builder—the builder of the mockup and the exterior wall system.
3.2.2 pre-construction mockup—a full-size representation of the proposed exterior wall system built before the exterior wall
design is completed in order to study proposed construction details, test for performance and possibly judge appearance of the
exterior wall system.
3.2.3 specifier—the architect or professional design party responsible for the design of the exterior wall system.
3.2.3 builder—the builder of the mockup and the exterior wall system.
3.2.4 test agency—the selected agency to conduct the required tests.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Exterior wall systems require time to design, fabricate, construct and test. Mockups are a fullsize representative portion of
the proposed exterior wall system built to study proposed construction details, test for performance and may be used to judge
appearance of the exterior wall system. The project schedule shall allow time to design, construct and test the pre-construction
mockup and to implement any design changes, fabrication changes, or modifications of planned construction procedures, before
construction of the exterior wall system commences.
4.2 Performance testing of pre-construction mockups verities compliance with specified standards and design criteria.
Performance tests in separate ASTM or other industry standards, are intended to represent the effects of environmental conditions,
such as wind, rain, and temperature extremes. The tests provide a measure of the performance of the proposed exterior wall system
under specific and controlled conditions. The specified design and specification of the pre-construction mockup must be
appropriate for the performance test requirements. Separate tests may be required for individual mockup materials or components.
4.3 Pre-construction mockup specimens require input from Specifier, Builder and Test Agency. Coordination of their efforts
facilitates this process. Documentation should convey the results of preconstruction mockups from one party to others at
appropriate stages in the process.
4.4 The referenced standards provided in this practice identify the historical standards typically utilized in pre-construction
performance testing. This practice allows for the development and use of other project specific test procedures for various
components that encompass exterior wall systems.
5. Design
5.1 The Specifier is responsible for the requirements of this section, unless stated otherwise.
5.2 Provide sufficient information on the design documents to describe the materials, details and performance testing
requirements of the mockup.
5.3 Mockup MaterialsMaterials:
5.3.1 All framing and cladding elements of the exterior wall system in accurate full size, orientation and configuration.
5.3.2 Color and finish of materials, if the appearance of the mockup is to be judged.
5.3.3 Joints between components.
5.3.4 Thermal insulation, if thermal testing is specified.
5.3.5 Structural support and attachment of the exterior wall system to the building frame.
NOTE 1—Tolerances between elements of the exterior wail system and the building support should be considered and tested in a “worst-case” condition
in the mockup.
5.4 Mockup Systems—Elements of the exterior wall system that are designed to control:
5.4.1 Air infiltration.
5.4.2 Water penetration.
5.4.3 Wind pressure.
5.4.4 Movements of wall system due to thermal effects, volumetric changes or building frame movements.
5.4.5 Seismic movements, if the building is in a seismically active region.
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5.5 Mockup Size—The mockup shall be of sufficient size to represent the following typical elements of the exterior wall system
including interior and exterior comers where appropriate. Refer to Section 8 of Test Methods E283, E330E330/E330M and E331
for requirements of the test specimens.
NOTE 2—Confirm the maximum size mockup that the Test Agency can accommodate. In some projects, multiple mockups may be necessary to test
all desired conditions of the project.
5.5.1 Height—Minimum one typical floor height plus an additional height so that typical horizontal conditions are represented.
For exterior wall systems that have multi-floor structural elements or water control systems that occur on alternate floors, the
mockup shall include the height of the minimum number of floors to represent one repetition of the exterior wall design.
NOTE 3—Typical details that occur adjacent to floor level, such as horizontal gutters and anchorage to the building, should not be located immediately
adjacent to the mockup edge, since this creates a “non-job” condition that can lead to misinterpretation of mockup test results.
5.5.2 Width—Minimum two repetitive widths of the exterior wall system plus an additional width so that typical vertical
conditions are represented. Other conditions, such as corners, end conditions and projecting bays shall be included, if practical.
5.6 Mockup Details—Provide the following details in mockup design drawings:
5.6.1 Illustrate the elevation view of the mockup in one of the two following ways:
5.6.1.1 Designate an area of the elevation drawings which represents the materials, height and width of the mockup.
5.6.1.2 Provide a separate mockup elevation drawing that represents the materials, height and width of the mockup. The mockup
need not be an actual representation of one area of the exterior wall system, but instead can combine the parts of the exterior wall
system in a manner that represents typical conditions.
5.6.2 Illustrate the mockup in section and detail views sufficient to describe the details of the mockup construction.
5.7 Mockup Testing Requirements—Specify the following testing requirements:
5.7.1 Test Load—Designate test loads for the mockup based on design wind pressures that are consistent with the corresponding
area of the actual building.
NOTE 4—Mockup design wind pressures are the typical highest wind pressures for the building although not necessarily the highest “hot spot” wind
pressures.
5.7.2 Tests—List the ASTM standard, other standard tests, or custom test that are to be performed on the mockup. For each test
listed, identify the test procedure, test parameters, and pass/fail criteria, by reference to published standards or by providing
detailed descriptions. Provide the following information for each of the following test standards:
5.7.2.1 ASTMTest Method E330E330/E330M:
5.7.2.1.1
The positive and negative test loads, the duration of maximum load and the number and location of deflection measurements, as
required in Section 10 of ASTM E330. If the number and location of deflection measurements is not specified, the Test Agency
shall recommend the number and location of deflection measurements.
(1) The positive and negative test loads, the duration of maximum load and the number and location of deflection
measurements, as required in Section 10 of Test Method E330/E330M. If the number and location of deflection measurements is
not specified, the Test Agency shall recommend the number and location of deflection measurements.
(2) Maximum deflection criteria for critical elements of the mockup expressed as a dimensional unit or as a ratio of length of
span. Deflection criteria expressed as a ratio of length of span should be calculated by the Test Agency in accordance with accepted
practice.
5.7.2.1.2
Maximum deflection criteria for critical elements of the mockup expressed as a dimensional unit or as a ratio of length of span.
Deflection criteria expressed as a ratio of length of span should be calculated by the Test Agency in accordance with accepted
practice.
5.7.2.2 ASTMTest Method E283—The test pressure difference and direction of air flow, unless the default requirements are
acceptable, and the allowable air leakage rate, as required in Section 10 of E283.
5.7.2.3 ASTMTest Method E331—The test pressure difference and failure criteria for ASTM Test Method E331, unless the
default requirements of Section 10 of E331 are acceptable.
NOTE 5—Selection of test-pressure differences is subject to the Specifier’s judgement. Values of 20%20 % of maximum positive wind pressures in a
2 2 2 2
range between about 0.25 kPa5.2 lbf/ft (5.2 lbf./ft(0.25 kPa) ) to 0.70 kPa15.0 lbf/ft (15.0 lbf./ft(0.70 kPa) ) are commonly used (See AAMA 501.).
5.7.2.4 AAMA 501.1: The peak test pressure developed by the wind generator shall be equivalent to the test pressure stipulated
for test ASTMTest Method E331 (5.7.2.3), unless specified otherwise.
5.7.2.5 ASTM testsTest Methods E547 and E1233E1233/E1233M in lieu of ASTM Test Methods E331 and E330E330/E330M,
respectively, can be selected if appropriate to the requirements of the exterior wall system.
5.7.2.6 AAMA 501.4: The design displacement, unless the default requirements (Section 7.2.5 of AAMA 501.4) are acceptable.
5.7.2.7 AAMA 501.5: The high temperature (exterior ambient air) low temperature (ambient air) and indoor side compartment
temperature, unless the default requirements (Section 8.4 of AAMA 501.5) are acceptable. Recording of interior surface
temperatures (Section 5.6 of AAMA 501.5) shall be specified if dew point calculations are required.
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NOTE 6—Thermal insulation is often installed in the mockup immediately prior to performing thermal testing and removed after this test. The thermal
insulation inhibits observation of test results in other tests.
5.7.3 Order of Tests—List the order that the tests are to be performed. If no order is specified, the following test order, exclusive
of the optional tests, shall be used by the Test Agency:
NOTE 7—Repeat tests are frequently specified to verify performance after a particular test, such as a structural performance or thermal cycling test that
imposes movements on the
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