ASTM E1996-20

Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes

ABSTRACT
This specification covers exterior windows, glazed curtain walls, doors and impact protective systems used in buildings located in geographic regions that are prone to hurricanes. The test specimens shall be Fenestration assemblies, and impact protective systems; which shall be tested using the large missile test, and small missile test. The air pressure cycling, missiles, and impact location are also detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers exterior windows, glazed curtain walls, doors, and impact protective systems used in buildings located in geographic regions that are prone to hurricanes.  
1.1.1 Exception—Exterior garage doors and rolling doors are governed by ANSI/DASMA 115 and are beyond the scope of this specification.  
1.2 This specification provides the information required to conduct Test Method E1886.  
1.3 Qualification under this specification provides a basis for judgment of the ability of applicable elements of the building envelope to remain unbreached during a hurricane; thereby minimizing the damaging effects of hurricanes on the building interior and reducing the magnitude of internal pressurization. While this standard was developed for hurricanes, it may be used for other types of similar windstorms capable of generating windborne debris.  
1.4 This specification provides a uniform set of guidelines based upon currently available information and research.2 As new information and research becomes available it will be considered.  
1.5 All values are stated in SI units and are to be regarded as standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only. Where certain values contained in reference documents cited and quoted herein are stated in inch-pound units, they must be converted by the user.  
1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification:  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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2020
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• 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: E1996 − 20
Standard Specification for
Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and
Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris
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in Hurricanes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1996; 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 environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification covers exterior windows, glazed cur-
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
tain walls, doors, and impact protective systems used in
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
buildings located in geographic regions that are prone to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
hurricanes.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1.1 Exception—Exterior garage doors and rolling doors
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
are governed by ANSI/DASMA 115 and are beyond the scope
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of this specification.
1.2 This specification provides the information required to
2. Referenced Documents
conduct Test Method E1886.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 Qualification under this specification provides a basis
C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elasto-
for judgment of the ability of applicable elements of the
meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman
building envelope to remain unbreached during a hurricane;
Cycle)
thereby minimizing the damaging effects of hurricanes on the
C1135 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Prop-
building interior and reducing the magnitude of internal
erties of Structural Sealants
pressurization. While this standard was developed for
D3575 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made
hurricanes, it may be used for other types of similar wind-
from Olefin Polymers
storms capable of generating windborne debris.
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.4 This specification provides a uniform set of guidelines
E1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows,
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based upon currently available information and research. As
Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems
new information and research becomes available it will be
Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure
considered.
Differentials
1.5 All values are stated in SI units and are to be regarded
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2.2 ASCE/SEI Standard:
as standard. Values given in parentheses are for information
ASCE/SEI 7 American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum
only. Where certain values contained in reference documents
Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
cited and quoted herein are stated in inch-pound units, they
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2.3 ANSI/DASMA Standard:
must be converted by the user.
ANSI/DASMA 115 Standard Method for Testing Sectional
1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
Garage Doors and Rolling Doors: Determination of Struc-
the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification: This
tural Performance Under Missile Impact and Cyclic Wind
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Pressure
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51 Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally Available from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E1996 – 17. DOI: Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191, http://www.asce.org.
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10.1520/E1996-20. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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See the Significance and Use Section of Test Method E1886. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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2.4 Other Standard: 4.1.1.3 One additional test specimen may be submitted for
International Residential Code each of the tests should no more than one of the original three
specimens fail any portion
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Designation: E1996 − 17 E1996 − 20
Standard Specification for
Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and
Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris
1
in Hurricanes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1996; 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 specification covers exterior windows, glazed curtain walls, doors, and impact protective systems used in buildings
located in geographic regions that are prone to hurricanes.
1.1.1 Exception—Exterior garage doors and rolling doors are governed by ANSI/DASMA 115 and are beyond the scope of this
specification.
1.2 This specification provides the information required to conduct Test Method E1886.
1.3 Qualification under this specification provides a basis for judgment of the ability of applicable elements of the building
envelope to remain unbreached during a hurricane; thereby minimizing the damaging effects of hurricanes on the building interior
and reducing the magnitude of internal pressurization. While this standard was developed for hurricanes, it may be used for other
types of similar windstorms capable of generating windborne debris.
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1.4 This specification provides a uniform set of guidelines based upon currently available information and research. As new
information and research becomes available it will be considered.
1.5 All values are stated in SI units and are to be regarded as standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only. Where
certain values contained in reference documents cited and quoted herein are stated in inch-pound units, they must be converted
by the user.
1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification: 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification 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 Sept. 1, 2017Sept. 1, 2020. Published October 2017September 2020. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20142017
as E1996 – 14a.E1996 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/E1996-17.10.1520/E1996-20.
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See the Significance and Use Section of Test Method E1886.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle)
C1135 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
D3575 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
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
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2.2 ASCE/SEI Standard:
ASCE/SEI 7 American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
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2.3 ANSI/DASMA Standard:
ANSI/DASMA 115 Standard Method for Testing Sectional Garage Doors and Rolling Doors: Determination of Structural
Performance Under Missile Impact and Cyclic Wind Pressure
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2.4 Other Standard:
International Residential Code
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 General terms used in this specification are defined in Terminology E631.
3.1.2 Terms common to this specification and Test Method E1886 are defined in Test Method E1886, unless defined herein.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 assembly elevation—vertical dimension above adjac
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