ASTM E1886-97
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Storm Shutters Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Storm Shutters Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
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1.1 This test method determines the performance of exterior windows, curtain walls, doors, and storm shutters impacted by missile(s) and subsequently subjected to cyclic static pressure differentials. A missile propulsion device, an air pressure system, and a test chamber are used to model some conditions which may be representative of windborne debris and pressures in a windstorm environment. This test method is applicable to the design of entire fenestration or shutter assemblies and their installation. The performance determined by this test method relates to the ability of elements of the building envelope to remain unbreached during a windstorm.
1.2 The specifying authority shall define the representative conditions (see 10.1).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. Certain values contained in reference documents cited herein may be stated in inch-pound units and must be converted by the user.
1.4 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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.
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Designation: E 1886 – 97 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and
Storm Shutters Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to
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Cyclic Pressure Differentials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1886; 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.
1. Scope Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air
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Pressure Differential
1.1 This test method determines the performance of exterior
2.2 ANSI/ASCE Standard:
windows, curtain walls, doors, and storm shutters impacted by
ANSI/ASCE 7, American Society of Civil Engineers Min-
missile(s) and subsequently subjected to cyclic static pressure
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imum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
differentials. A missile propulsion device, an air pressure
2.3 American Lumber Standard:
system, and a test chamber are used to model some conditions
Document PS20-94—American Softwood Lumber Stan-
which may be representative of windborne debris and pressures
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dard
in a windstorm environment. This test method is applicable to
the design of entire fenestration or shutter assemblies and their
3. Terminology
installation. The performance determined by this test method
3.1 Definitions: General terms used in this test method are
relates to the ability of elements of the building envelope to
defined in Terminology E 631.
remain unbreached during a windstorm.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 The specifying authority shall define the representative
3.2.1 2 3 4 in. lumber—a dressed piece of surface dry,
conditions (see 10.1).
softwood lumber as defined in Document PS20-94.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.2.2 air pressure cycle—beginning at a specified air pres-
standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
sure differential, the application of positive (negative) pressure
Certain values contained in reference documents cited herein
to achieve another specified air pressure differential and
may be stated in inch-pound units and must be converted by the
returning to the initial specified air pressure differential.
user.
3.2.3 air pressure differential—the specified differential in
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
static air pressure across the specimen, creating an inward
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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(outward) load, expressed in Pa (lb/ft ). The maximum air
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pressure differential (P) is specified or is equal to the design
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
pressure.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard
3.2.4 basic wind speed—the wind speed as determined by
statements are given in Section 7.
the specifying authority.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.5 design pressure—the uniform static air pressure dif-
ference, inward or outward, for which the test specimen would
2.1 ASTM Standards:
be designed under service load conditions using conventional
E 330 Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
structural engineering specifications and concepts. This pres-
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air
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sure is determined by either analytical or wind tunnel proce-
Pressure Difference
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E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
3.2.6 fenestration assembly—the construction intended to
E 997 Test Method for Structural Performance of Glass in
be installed to fill a wall or roof opening.
Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under the
3.2.7 missile—the object which is propelled toward a test
Influence of Uniform Static Loads by Destructive Meth-
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ods
3.2.8 positive (negative) cyclic test load—the specified
E 1233 Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
difference in static air pressure, creating an inward (outward)
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-6 on
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Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51 Available from the American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell
on Component Performance of Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors. Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400.
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Current edition approved May 10, 1997. Published July 1997. Available from the American Lumber Standard Committee, Inc., P.O. Box 210,
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