ASTM E1233/E1233M-14

Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure Differential

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is a standard procedure for determining structural performance under cyclic air pressure differential. This typically is intended to represent the long-term effects of repeated applications of wind load on exterior building surface elements or those loads that may be experienced during a hurricane or other extreme wind event. This test method is intended to be used for installations of window, curtain wall, and door assemblies for which the effects of cyclic or repeated loads may be significant factors in the in-service structural performance of the system and for which such effects cannot be determined by testing under a single application of uniform static air pressure. This test method is not intended to account for the effect of windborne debris. This test method is considered appropriate for testing unique constructions or for testing systems that have insufficient in-service records to establish their performance under cyclic loading.  
5.1.1 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. The resistance of many window, curtain wall, and door assemblies to wind loading is also complex and depends on the complete history of load magnitude, duration, and repetition. These factors are discussed in ASCE/SEI 7 and in the literature (1-12)5.  
5.2 This test method is not intended for use in evaluating the adequacy of glass for a particular application. When the structural performance of glass is to be evaluated, the procedure described in Standard Test Method E997 or E998 shall be used.  
5.3 The proper use of this test method requires knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.  
5.4 Two types of cyclic air pressure differentials are defined: (Procedure A) Life cycle load (X1.1) and (Procedure B) Wind event load (X1.2). When testing under uniform static air pressure to establish struct...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes the determination of the structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights, and curtain walls under cyclic air pressure differential, using a test chamber. This test method is applicable to all curtain wall assemblies, including, but not limited to, metal, glass, masonry, and stone components.2  
1.2 This test method is intended only for evaluating the structural performance associated with the specified test specimen, and not the structural performance of adjacent construction.  
1.3 Procedure A shall be used for life cycle test loads.  
1.4 Procedure B shall be used for wind event test loads.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.  
1.7 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory materials. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2013
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.51 - Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1233/E1233M − 14
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure
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Differential
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE1233/E1233M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method describes the determination of the
E330/E330M Test Method for Structural Performance of
structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights,
Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by
and curtain walls under cyclic air pressure differential, using a
Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
test chamber. This test method is applicable to all curtain wall
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
assemblies,including,butnotlimitedto,metal,glass,masonry,
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E997 Test Method for Evaluating Glass Breakage Probabil-
and stone components.
ity Under the Influence of Uniform Static Loads by Proof
1.2 This test method is intended only for evaluating the
Load Testing
structural performance associated with the specified test
E998 Test Method for Structural Performance of Glass in
specimen, and not the structural performance of adjacent
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under the Influence
construction.
of Uniform Static Loads by Nondestructive Method
1.3 Procedure A shall be used for life cycle test loads. E1300 Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in
Buildings
1.4 Procedure B shall be used for wind event test loads.
E1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows,
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each Differentials
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining E1996 Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows,
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems
Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
with the standard.
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2.2 ASCE/SEI Standard:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Other Structures
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3. Terminology
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
statements are given in Section 7.
nology E631, unless otherwise indicated.
1.7 The text of this test method references notes and
footnotes that provide explanatory materials. These notes and
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
3.2.1 design wind load, n—the uniform static air pressure
considered as requirements of the standard.
differences, inward and outward, for which the specimen
would be designed under service load conditions using con-
ventional wind engineering specifications and concepts, ex-
pressed in pascals [or pounds-force per square foot]. This
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51
on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls.
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Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2014. Published January 2014. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E1233 – 06. DOI: contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
10.1520/E1233_E1233M-14. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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Additional information on curtain wall assemblies can be obtained from the the ASTM website.
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pressure is determined by either analytical or wind-tunnel intended to be used for installations of window, curtain wall,
procedures (such as are specifie
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Designation: E1233 − 06 E1233/E1233M − 14
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure
1
Differential
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1233;E1233/E1233M; 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 describes the determination of the structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights, and curtain
walls under cyclic air pressure differential, using a test chamber. This test method is applicable to all curtain wall assemblies,
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including, but not limited to, metal, glass, masonry, and stone components.
1.2 This test method is intended only for evaluating the structural performance associated with the specified test specimen, and
not the structural performance of adjacent construction.
1.3 Procedure A shall be used for life cycle test loads.
1.4 Procedure B shall be used for wind event test loads.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only. 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.
1.6 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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.
1.7 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory materials. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E330E330/E330M Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by
Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E997 Test Method for Structural Performance of Glass in Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under the Influence of
Uniform Static Loads by Destructive Methods
E998 Test Method for Structural Performance of Glass in Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under the Influence of Uniform
Static Loads by Nondestructive Method
E1300 Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings
E1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by
Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
E1996 Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by
Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51 on Performance
of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls.
Current edition approved April 1, 2006Jan. 1, 2014. Published April 2006January 2014. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20002006 as
E1233 – 00.E1233 – 06. DOI: 10.1520/E1233-06.10.1520/E1233_E1233M-14.
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Additional information on curtain wall assemblies can be obtained from the American Architectural Manufacturers’ Association, Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173.60173-4268, http://www.aamanet.org.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 ASCEASCE/SEI Standard:
ASCE 7 (formerly ANSI A58.1)ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
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 design wind load, n—the uniform s
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