ASTM C1201/C1201M-09

Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method gives a standard procedure for determining structural performance under uniform static air pressure difference. This typically is intended to represent the effects of wind loads on exterior building surface elements. 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. These factors are discussed in the literature in 2.1 and 2.2 and Footnotes 4 and 5.
Note 1—In applying the results of tests by this test method, it should be borne in mind that the performance of a cladding system may be a function of fabrication, installation, and adjustment, and that the specimen may or may not truly represent the actual structure. In service, the performance will also depend on the rigidity of supporting construction and on the resistance of components to deterioration by various causes, to vibration, to thermal expansion and contraction, etc.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the structural performance of dimension stone cladding systems under positive and negative uniform static air pressure differences, using a test chamber.
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedure to be used for applying either specific test loads or unknown ultimate values of uniformity distributed test loads to a specimen.
1.3.1 Procedure A (see 11.2) shall be used when deflections at maximum load only are required.
1.3.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required.
1.4 Units—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.
1.5 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 hazard statements, see Section 7.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2009
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: C18 - Dimension Stone
• Drafting Committee: C18.01 - Test Methods

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1201-91(2003) - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2009

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Designation: C1201/C1201M − 09
StandardTest Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone
Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure
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Difference
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1201/C1201M; 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 2.2 AAMA Standard:
AAMA TIR-A2 Design Wind Loads for Aluminum Curtain
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the struc-
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Walls
tural performance of dimension stone cladding systems under
positive and negative uniform static air pressure differences,
3. Terminology
using a test chamber.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge
3.1.1 permanent deformation—the permanent displacement
of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.
from an original position that remains after an applied load has
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the proce-
been removed.
dure to be used for applying either specific test loads or
3.1.2 specimen—the entire assembled unit submitted for test
unknown ultimate values of uniformity distributed test loads to
as described in Section 8.
a specimen.
3.1.3 test load—the specified difference in static air pressure
1.3.1 ProcedureA(see 11.2) shall be used when deflections
(positive or negative) for which the specimen is to be tested,
at maximum load only are required.
expressed in pounds-force per square foot [Pascals].
1.3.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-
deflection curve is required. 3.1.4 ultimate load—the difference in static air pressure
(positive or negative) at which failure of the specimen occurs,
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
expressed in pounds-force per square foot [Pascals].
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
4. Summary of Test Method
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
4.1 This test method consists of sealing the test specimen
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
conformance with the standard. into or against one face of a test chamber; supplying air to, or
exhausting air from, the chamber at the rate required to
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
maintain the test-pressure difference across the specimen; and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
observing, measuring, and recording the deflection,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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deformations, and nature of any failures.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
5. Significance and Use
statements, see Section 7.
5.1 This test method gives a standard procedure for deter-
2. Referenced Documents
miningstructuralperformanceunderuniformstaticairpressure
difference. This typically is intended to represent the effects of
2.1 ANSI Standard:
wind loads on exterior building surface elements. The actual
ANSI A58.1 Building Code Requirements for Minimum
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loading on building surfaces is quite complex, varying with
Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures
wind direction, time, height above ground, building shape,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test
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Methods. Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published April 2009. Originally 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268.
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approvedin1991.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2003asC1201–91(2003).DOI: ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, American Society of Heating,
10.1520/C1201_C1201M-09. Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Chapter 26, 1977.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., “Wind Forces on Structures ,” Transactions of the American Society of Civil
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. Engineer, Vol 126, Part II, Paper 3269, 1961, pp. 1124–1198.
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terrain, surrounding structures, and other factors. These factors ence across the specimen. The system shall provide an essen-
are discussed in the literature in 2.1 and 2.2 and Footnotes 4 tially constant air-pressure difference for the required test
and 5. period.
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Designation:C1201–91(Reapproved 2003) Designation: C 1201/C 1201M – 09
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone
Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure
1
Difference
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1201/C 1201M; 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 covers the determination of the structural performance of dimension stone cladding systems under positive
and negative uniform static air pressure differences, using a test chamber.
1.2 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.
1.3 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedure to be used for applying either specific test loads or unknown
ultimate values of uniformity distributed test loads to a specimen.
1.3.1 Procedure A (see 11.2) shall be used when deflections at maximum load only are required.
1.3.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required.
1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 Units—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.
1.5 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 hazard statements, see Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI A58.1 Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures
2.2 AAMA Standard:
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AAMA TIR-A2 Design Wind Loads for Aluminum Curtain Walls
3. Terminology
3.1 DescriptionsDefinitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 permanent deformation—thepermanentdisplacementfromanoriginalpositionthatremainsafteranappliedloadhasbeen
removed.
3.1.2 specimen—the entire assembled unit submitted for test as described in Section 8.
3.1.3 test load—the specified difference in static air pressure (positive or negative) for which the specimen is to be tested,
expressed in pascals (pounds-force pounds-force per square foot). foot [Pascals].
3.1.4 ultimate load—thedifferenceinstaticairpressure(positiveornegative)atwhichfailureofthespecimenoccurs,expressed
in pascals (pounds-force pounds-force per square foot). foot [Pascals].
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method consists of sealing the test specimen into or against one face of a test chamber; supplying air to, or
exhausting air from, the chamber at the rate required to maintain the test-pressure difference across the specimen; and observing,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C-18 C18 on Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published June 2003. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as C 1201–91 (1996).
Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published April 2009. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 1201–91(2003).
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Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association, 2700 River Road, Suite 118, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
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measuring, and recording the deflection, deformations, and nature of any failures.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method gives a standard procedure f
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