ASTM E330/E330M-14

Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is a standard procedure for determining structural performance under uniform static air pressure difference. This typically is intended to represent the effects of a wind load 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. The resistance of many windows, curtain walls, 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 (1-8).5  
5.2 Design wind velocities are selected for particular geographic locations and probabilities of occurrence based on data from wind velocity maps such as are provided in ASCE/SEI 7. These wind velocities are translated into uniform static air pressure differences and durations acting inward and outward. Complexities of wind pressures, as related to building design, wind intensity versus duration, frequency of occurrence, and other factors must be considered. Superimposed on sustained winds are gusting winds which, for short periods of time from a fraction of a second to a few seconds, are capable of moving at considerably higher velocities than the sustained winds. The analytical procedures in ASCE/SEI 7, wind tunnel studies, computer simulations, and model analyses are helpful in determining the appropriate design wind loads on exterior surface elements of buildings. Generally, wind load durations obtained from ASCE/SEI 7 are 2 to 10 s and are dependent upon the specific time reference employed in determining the pressure coefficients.  
5.3 Some materials have strength or deflection characteristics that are time dependent. Therefore, the duration of the applied test load may have a significant impact on the performance of materials used in the test specimen. The most common examples of materials with t...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes the determination of the structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights, and curtain walls under uniform static air pressure differences, using a test chamber. This test method is applicable to 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 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.  
1.4 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedure to be used for applying uniformly distributed test loads to a specimen.  
1.4.1 Procedure A (see 11.2) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is not required.  
1.4.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required.  
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory materials. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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-Dec-2013
• 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

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Designation: E330/E330M − 14
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure
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Difference
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E330/E330M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This test method describes the determination of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and curtain walls under uniform static air pressure differences,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
using a test chamber. This test method is applicable to curtain
statements, see Section 7.
wall assemblies including, but not limited to, metal, glass,
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masonry, and stone components.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 This test method is intended only for evaluating the
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structural performance associated with the specified test speci-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
men and not the structural performance of adjacent construc-
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
tion.
E997 Test Method for Evaluating Glass Breakage Probabil-
ity Under the Influence of Uniform Static Loads by Proof
1.3 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge
of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement. Load Testing
E998 Test Method for Structural Performance of Glass in
1.4 This test method describes the apparatus and the proce-
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under the Influence
dure to be used for applying uniformly distributed test loads to
of Uniform Static Loads by Nondestructive Method
a specimen.
E1233/E1233M Test Method for Structural Performance of
1.4.1 Procedure A (see 11.2) shall be used when a load-
ExteriorWindows,Doors,Skylights,andCurtainWallsby
deflection curve is not required.
Cyclic Air Pressure Differential
1.4.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-
E1300 Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in
deflection curve is required.
Buildings
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
E1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows,
which provide explanatory materials. These notes and foot-
Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems
notes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure
considered as requirements of the standard.
Differentials
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
E1996 Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows,
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
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2.2 ASCE/SEI Standard:
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard. ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures
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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 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E330 – 02 (2010). contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
DOI: 10.1520/E0330_E0330M–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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3. Terminology history of load, magnitude, duration, and repetition. These
factors are discussed in ASCE/SEI 7 and in the literature
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Te
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Designation: E330 − 02 (Reapproved 2010) E330/E330M − 14
Standard Test Method for
Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure
1
Difference
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E330;E330/E330M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method describes the determination of the structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights, and curtain
walls under uniform static air pressure differences, using a test chamber. This test method is applicable to 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 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement.
1.4 This test method describes the apparatus and the procedure to be used for applying uniformly distributed test loads to a
specimen.
1.4.1 Procedure A (see 11.2) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is not required.
1.4.2 Procedure B (see 11.3) shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory materials. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values given in
parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
1.7 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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
E1233E1233/E1233M Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by
Cyclic Air Pressure Differential
E1300 Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings
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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, 2010Jan. 1, 2014. Published May 2010January 2014. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20022010 as
E330 – 02.E330 – 02 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/E0330-02R10.10.1520/E0330_E0330M–14.
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Additional information on curtain wall assemblies can be obtained from the American Architectural Manufacturers’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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E1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by
Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differenti
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