ASTM E1996-05a

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

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.
1.2 This specification provides the information required to conduct Test Method E 1886.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2005
• 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

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1996-05 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM E1996-05b - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM E1886-19 - Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1172-19 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM E2813-18 - Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1401-23 - Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM E330/E330M-14(2021) - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM E1233/E1233M-14(2021) - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure Differential
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1349-17 - Standard Specification for Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM E2358-17 - Standard Specification for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM E2395-21 - Standard Specification for Voluntary Security Performance of Window and Door Assemblies with Glazing Impact
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: E 1996 – 05a
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers exterior windows, glazed cur- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
tain walls, doors and impact protective systems used in E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
buildings located in geographic regions that are prone to E1886 Test Method for Performance of ExteriorWindows,
hurricanes. Curtain Walls, Doors and Impact Protective Systems Im-
1.2 This specification provides the information required to pacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure
conduct Test Method E1886. Differentials
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1.3 Qualification under this specification provides a basis 2.2 ASCE Standard:
for judgment of the ability of applicable elements of the ASCE 7 American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum
building envelope to remain unbreached during a hurricane; Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
thereby minimizing the damaging effects of hurricanes on the
3. Terminology
building interior and reducing the magnitude of internal
3.1 Definitions:
pressurization. While this standard was developed for hurri-
canes, it may be used for other types of similar windstorms 3.1.1 General terms used in this specification are defined in
Terminology E631.
capable of generating windborne debris.
1.4 This specification provides a uniform set of guidelines 3.1.2 Terms common to this specification and Test Method
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E1886 are defined in Test Method E1886, unless defined
based upon currently available information and research. As
new information and research becomes available it will be herein.
considered. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 assembly elevation—vertical dimension above adja-
1.5 All values are stated in SI units and are to be regarded
as standard. Values given in parentheses are for information cent mean ground level at which fenestration or impact
protective system assembly is to be installed, measured to the
only. Where certain values contained in reference documents
cited and quoted herein are stated in inch-pound units they lowest point of the assembly.
3.2.2 basic wind speed—three-second gust speeds as de-
must be converted by the user.
1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to fined in the latest edition of ASCE7.
3.2.3 impact protective system—construction applied, at-
the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, tached, or locked over an exterior glazed opening system to
protect that system from windborne debris during high wind
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health events.
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Impact protective systems include
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use. types that are fixed, operable, or removable.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Building Constructions and is the direct responsibility of Subcom- contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
mittee E06.51 on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1996–05. Available from The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801
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See the Significance and Use Section of Test Method E1886. Alexander Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191.
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3.2.4 infill—glazing in a fenestration assembly or curtain onceasshowninFig.1,exceptforadditionalimpactsspecified
wall. in 5.3.2 and in 5.3.3.8.
3.2.5 integral mullion—a horizontal or vertical member
5.3.1.1 Impact one specimen with the center of the missile
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which is bounded at both ends by crossing frame members.
within a 65-mm (2 ⁄2-in.) radius circle and with the center of
3.2.6 maximum deflection—Greatest deformation of an ele-
the circle locat
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An American National Standard
Designation:E 1996–05 Designation: E 1996 – 05a
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.Anumber 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.
1.2 This specification provides the information required to conduct Test Method E1886.E1886
1.3 Qualification under this specification provides a basis for judgment of the ability of applicable elements of the building
envelopetoremainunbreachedduringahurricane;therebyminimizingthedamagingeffectsofhurricanesonthebuildinginterior
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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 Standard:
ASCE 7 American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 General terms used in this specification are defined in Terminology E631.E631
3.1.2 Terms common to this specification and Test Method E1886E1886 are defined in Test Method E1886,E1886 unless
defined herein.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 assembly elevation—vertical dimension above adjacent mean ground level at which fenestration or impact protective
system assembly is to be installed, measured to the lowest point of the assembly.
3.2.2 basic wind speed—three-second gust speeds as defined in the latest edition of ASCE 7.
3.2.3 impact protective system—constructionapplied,attached,orlockedoveranexteriorglazedopeningsystemtoprotectthat
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Building Constructions and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51
on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls.
Current edition approved MayDec. 1, 2005. Published MayDecember 2005. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20042005 as E1996–045.
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See the Significance and Use Section of Test Method E1886.E1886
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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system from windborne debris during high wind events.
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Impact protective systems include types that are fixed, operable, or removable.
3.2.4 infill—glazing in a fenestration assembly or curtain wall.
3.2.5 integral mullion—a horizontal or vertical member which is bounded at both ends by crossing frame members.
3.2
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