ASTM E1996-02

Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers exterior windows, glazed curtain walls, doors and storm shutters 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.
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. 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: 09-Jun-2002
• 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 E1996-01 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM E1996-03 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• 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: 10-Jun-2002
• 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: 10-Jun-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E2395-21 - Standard Specification for Voluntary Security Performance of Window and Door Assemblies with Glazing Impact
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1349-17 - Standard Specification for Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E2813-18 - Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1172-19 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E2358-17 - Standard Specification for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1401-23 - Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2002
• 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: 10-Jun-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: E 1996 – 02
Standard Specification for
Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and
Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in
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Hurricanes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1996; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by
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Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
1.1 This specification covers exterior windows, glazed cur-
2.2 ASCE Standard:
tain walls, doors and storm shutters used in buildings located in
ASCE 7, American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum
geographic regions that are prone to hurricanes.
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Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
1.2 This specification provides the information required to
conduct Test Method E 1886.
3. Terminology
1.3 Qualification under this specification provides a basis
3.1 Definitions:
for judgment of the ability of applicable elements of the
3.1.1 General terms used in this specification are defined in
building envelope to remain unbreached during a hurricane;
Terminology E 631.
thereby minimizing the damaging effects of hurricanes on the
3.1.2 Terms common to this specification and Test Method
building interior and reducing the magnitude of internal
E 1886 are defined in Test Method E 1886, unless defined
pressurization. While this standard was developed for hurri-
herein.
canes, it may be used for other types of similar windstorms
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
capable of generating windborne debris.
3.2.1 assembly height—vertical elevation above adjacent
1.4 This specification provides a uniform set of guidelines
2 ground level at which fenestration or shutter assembly is to be
based upon currently available information and research. As
installed, measured to the center of the assembly.
new information and research becomes available it will be
3.2.2 basic wind speed—three-second gust speeds as de-
considered.
fined in the latest edition of ASCE 7.
1.5 All values are stated in SI units and are to be regarded
3.2.3 infill—glazing in a fenestration assembly or curtain
as standard. Values given in parentheses are for information
wall.
only. Where certain values contained in reference documents
3.2.4 integral mullion—a horizontal or vertical member
cited and quoted herein are stated in inch-pound units they
which is bounded at both ends by crossing frame members.
must be converted by the user.
3.2.5 maximum deflection—Greatest deformation of an ele-
1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
ment or component under the application of an applied force.
the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification: This
3.2.6 maximum dynamic deflection—greatest deformation
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
of an element or component during the missile impact.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.2.7 porous storm shutter assembly—an assembly whose
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
aggregate open area exceeds ten percent of its projected surface
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
area.
tions prior to use.
4. Test Specimens
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Number of Test Specimens:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3 4.1.1 Three test specimens shall be submitted for the large
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
missile test.
E 1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows,
4.1.2 Three test specimens shall be submitted for the small
missile test.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
4.2 Test specimens shall be prepared as specified in Test
Performance of Building Constructions and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
Method E 1886.
mittee E06.51 on Component Performance of Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.
4.3 The size of the test specimen shall be determined by the
Current edition approved June 10, 2002. Published August 2002. Originally
published as E 1996 – 99. Last previous edition E 1996 – 01.
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See the Significance and Use Section of Test Method E 1886.
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