SIST EN 1932:2013
(Main)External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing and performance criteria
External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing and performance criteria
The European Standard specifies the test methods to evaluate the wind resistance of external blinds and shutters to be fitted to buildings, in front of windows, doors or façades and delivered as a complete unit. This European Standard applies to:
- shutters: roller shutter, external venetian blind, wing shutter, venetian shutter, concertina shutter, flat closing concertina shutter and sliding panel shutter (including those with projection systems);
- external blinds: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, vertical awning, façade awning, conservatory awning, roof window awning, Pergola awning and insect screen whatever the nature of the constituent materials, under normal operating conditions and installed in compliance with the manufacturer's installations instructions. This European Standard does not cover non retractable shutters, external blinds and awnings such as Dutch awnings and brise-soleil as well as the structural part of Pergolas.
NOTE The wind resistance of such products can be evaluated by calculations.
Abschlüsse und Markisen - Widerstand gegen Windlast - Prüfverfahren und Nachweiskriterien
Die vorliegende Norm legt die Prüfverfahren für die Bewertung des Windwiderstandes von Abschlüssen und Markisen fest, die vor Fenstern, Türen oder Fassaden von Gebäuden montiert werden sollen und die als vollständige Einheit geliefert werden.
Die vorliegende Norm gilt für:
- Abschlüsse: Rollladen, Außenjalousie bzw. Raffstore, Drehladen, Faltladen ungeführt, Faltladen geführt (Akkordeon), Faltladen geführt (flach geschlossen) und Schiebeladen (einschließlich derer mit Ausstell-systemen).
- Markisen: Gelenkarmmarkise, Scherenarmmarkise, Fallarmmarkise, Markisolette, Senkrechtmarkise, Fassadenmarkise, Wintergartenmarkise, Dachflächenfenstermarkise und Pergolamarkise;
unabhängig von der Art der Grundwerkstoffe, unter üblichen Betriebsbedingungen und in Übereinstimmung mit den Einbauanleitungen des Herstellers eingebaut.
Korbmarkisen (beweglich oder unbeweglich) und Sonnenblenden sind nicht enthalten.
ANMERKUNG Der Windwiderstand dieser Produkte ist durch Berechnung zu beurteilen.
Fermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres et stores extérieurs - Résistance aux charges de vent - Méthodes d'essai et critères de performance
La présente norme définit les méthodes d'essai permettant d'évaluer les performances de résistance au vent des fermetures et des stores extérieurs destinés à être installés dans les bâtiments devant des fenêtres, des portes fenêtres ou des façades et livrés sous la forme d'ensembles complets.
La présente norme s'applique :
- aux fermetures : volet roulant, store vénitien extérieur, volet battant, persienne, persienne coulissante, jalousie et volet coulissant (y compris celles dotées d'un système de projection) ;
- aux stores extérieurs : store banne, store à pantographe, store à projection à l'italienne, marquisolette, store à enroulement vertical, store de façade, store de véranda, store de fenêtre de toit et store de pergola ;
quelle que soit la nature des matériaux constitutifs, dans les conditions de fonctionnement normal et mis en œuvre conformément aux instructions d’installation du fabricant.
Ne sont pas visés les stores corbeille (mobiles ou fixes) ainsi que les brise-soleil.
NOTE La résistance au vent de ces produits doit être évaluée par des calculs.
Zunanja senčila in polkna - Odpornost proti obremenitvam z vetrom - Preskusna metoda in merila učinkovitosti
Ta evropski standard določa preskusne metode za ocenjevanje odpornosti zunanjih senčil in polken za vgradnjo v stavbe, nad okna, vrata in fasade, ki so dostavljena kot celotna enota, proti obremenitvam z vetrom. Ta evropski standard se uporablja za:
- polkna: - zunanje rolete, - zunanje žaluzije, - notranje rolete, - notranje žaluzije, - harmonika vrata, - harmonika vrata z ravnim zapiranjem in - drsne rolete (vključno s tistimi s sistemi projekcije);
- zunanja senčila: zgibna tenda, konstrukcijska tenda, tenda z vrtljivimi krili, stranska tenda (markizoleta), vertikalna tenda, fasadna tenda, strešna tenda, tenda za strešna okna, tenda za pergolo in komarniki, ne glede na vrsto sestavnih materialov, pri običajnih pogojih delovanja in pri vgradnji v skladu s proizvajalčevimi navodili za vgradnjo. Ta evropski standard ne obravnava nezložljivih polken, zunanjih senčil in tend, kot so košaraste tende, fiksna senčila in strukturni deli pergol.
OPOMBA: Odpornost takih izdelkov proti vetru se lahko oceni z izračuni.
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NachweiskriterienFermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres et stores extérieurs - Résistance aux charges de vent - Méthodes d'essai et critères de performanceExternal blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing and performance criteria91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1932:2013SIST EN 1932:2013en,fr01-september-2013SIST EN 1932:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 1932
June 2013 ICS 91.060.50 Supersedes EN 1932:2001English Version
External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing and performance criteria
Fermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres et stores extérieurs - Résistance aux charges de vent - Méthodes d'essai et critères de performance
Abschlüsse und Markisen - Widerstand gegen Windlast - Prüfverfahren und
Nachweiskriterien This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 December 2012.
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EN 1932:2013 (E) 2 Contents
Page Foreword .4 1 Scope .6 2 Normative references .6 3 Terms and definitions .6 4 Test conditions .7 4.1 General .7 4.2 Dimensions of test samples .7 4.2.1 General .7 4.2.2 Characterisation of height H .8 4.2.3 Characterisation of width L .8 4.3 Positioning of test samples .9 4.4 Laboratory conditions .9 5 Methods of loading . 10 5.1 General . 10 5.2 Method N°1: use of suspended weights . 10 5.3 Method N°2: use of a uniformly distributed weight . 10 5.4 Method N°3: use of a pneumatic device . 11 6 Test loads . 13 7 External blinds and awnings . 14 7.1 Folding arm and treillis arm awnings . 14 7.1.1 Method of loading . 14 7.1.2 Test loads . 14 7.1.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 14 7.1.4 Measurement of vertical displacements . 14 7.1.5 Test sequence . 14 7.1.6 Performance criteria . 16 7.2 Projecting awning and marquisolette. 16 7.2.1 Method of loading . 16 7.2.2 Test loads . 16 7.2.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 16 7.2.4 Measurement of vertical displacements . 17 7.2.5 Test sequence . 17 7.2.6 Performance criteria . 19 7.3 Awnings with lateral guiderail without fabric running into the lateral rails and without tension system . 19 7.3.1 General . 19 7.3.2 Method of loading . 19 7.3.3 Test load . 19 7.3.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 19 7.3.5 Test sequence . 20 7.3.6 Performance criteria . 21 7.4 Awnings with lateral guiderail with fabric running into the lateral rails without tension system . 22 7.4.1 General . 22 7.4.2 Method of loading . 22 7.4.3 Test load . 22 7.4.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 22 7.4.5 Test sequence . 22 7.4.6 Performance criteria . 26 7.5 Awning with lateral guiderail with tension system . 26 7.5.1 General . 26 SIST EN 1932:2013
EN 1932:2013 (E) 3 7.5.2 Method of loading . 26 7.5.3 Test load . 26 7.5.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 26 7.5.5 Test sequence . 26 7.5.6 Performance criteria . 27 7.6 Pergola awning . 28 7.6.1 General . 28 7.6.2 Method of loading . 28 7.6.3 Test load . 28 7.6.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 28 7.6.5 Test sequence . 29 7.6.6 Performance criteria . 30 8 Shutters . 31 8.1 Roller shutter, wing shutter, venetian shutter, flat closing concertina shutter, concertina shutter, sliding panel shutter . 31 8.1.1 Method of loading . 31 8.1.2 Test loads . 31 8.1.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 31 8.1.4 Test sequence . 31 8.1.5 Performance criteria . 34 8.2 External venetian blind (EVB) . 34 8.2.1 Method of loading . 34 8.2.2 Test loads . 34 8.2.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 34 8.2.4 Measurement of horizontal displacement . 34 8.2.5 Test sequence . 35 8.2.6 Verification of permanent deformation . 39 8.2.7 Verification of loss of tension of the guiding cable(s) . 39 8.2.8 Performance criteria . 39 8.3 Resistance of projection systems . 40 8.3.1 General . 40 8.3.2 Method of loading . 40 8.3.3 Test loads . 40 8.3.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 40 8.3.5 Test sequence . 40 8.3.6 Performance criteria . 42 9 Test report . 43 Annex A (informative)
Example of a test apparatus for the method of loading N°3 . 44
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EN 1932:2013 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 1932:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 "Doors, windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by 2014-12-10. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 1932:2001. The main changes incorporated in this revision are: A complete editorial review of the document has been carried out. Pergola awnings have been added in accordance with the modification of the scope of EN 13561. The possibility to apply a uniformly distributed load with a mattress has been added for some products (e.g. Awnings with lateral guiderail with fabric running into the lateral rails without tension system). The test method for External Venetian Blinds has been changed: the bar test has been replaced by a test with a pneumatic device. This document is part of a series of standards dealing with external blinds and shutters fitted to buildings as defined in EN 12216. The tests defined in this standard conventionally reproduce the positive and negative pressures due to the wind applied to external blinds and shutters. Under these conditions, these tests allows the verification that external blinds and shutters as a whole fulfil the requirements specified in EN 13561 and EN 13659, namely: no unacceptable visual defects appears; the suitability for use is maintained; the safety of users is maintained. This European Standard is one of a package of inter-related European Standards with a common date of withdrawal (dow) fixed on December 2013: EN 1932, External blinds and shutters — Resistance to wind loads — Method of testing and performance criteria; EN 13330, Shutters — Hard body impact and prevention of access — Test methods; EN 13561, External blinds and awnings — Performance requirements including safety; EN 13659, Shutters and external venetian blinds — Performance requirements including safety. SIST EN 1932:2013
EN 1932:2013 (E) 5 According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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EN 1932:2013 (E) 6 1 Scope
The European Standard specifies the test methods to evaluate the wind resistance of external blinds and shutters to be fitted to buildings, in front of windows, doors or façades and delivered as a complete unit. This European Standard applies to: shutters: roller shutter, external venetian blind, wing shutter, venetian shutter, concertina shutter, flat closing concertina shutter and sliding panel shutter (including those with projection systems); external blinds: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, vertical awning, façade awning, conservatory awning, roof window awning, Pergola awning and insect screen whatever the nature of the constituent materials, under normal operating conditions and installed in compliance with the manufacturer's installations instructions. This European Standard does not cover non retractable shutters, external blinds and awnings such as Dutch awnings and brise-soleil as well as the structural part of Pergolas. NOTE The wind resistance of such products can be evaluated by calculations. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 12216, Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds Terminology, glossary and definitions EN 13561, External blinds and awnings Performance requirements including safety EN 13659, Shutters and external venetian blinds Performance requirements including safety EN 14500, Blinds and shutters Thermal and visual comfort Test and calculation methods EN ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials Determination of hardness (indentation technique) (ISO 2439) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12216, EN 13561 and EN 13659 and the following apply. 3.1 test pressure
p pressure exerted on the external or internal face of the test sample which represents the differential pressure (difference in pressure between the two faces) exerted by the wind on the external blind/awning or the shutter
3.2 nominal pressure
pN test pressure under which the test sample does not sustain deformation or deterioration detrimental to its correct operation 3.3 safety pressure
pS test pressure under which no deterioration which may be dangerous for the persons is observed SIST EN 1932:2013
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pN and pS are defined in the classification specified in EN 13561 and EN 13659. 3.4 nominal load
FN load applied to the test sample allowing the reproduction of the effects due to the uniform nominal pressure pN exerted on the test sample 3.5 safety load
FS load applied to the test sample allowing the reproduction of the effects due to the uniform safety pressure pS exerted on the test sample 4 Test conditions 4.1 General The tests shall be carried out with the maximum dimensions defined by the manufacturer with the exception of External Venetian Blinds (see 8.2.3) in the most unfavourable configuration for each product type (see 4.2). The test results obtained can then be applied to all more favourable configurations and to all smaller dimensions in the particular product design. NOTE For example, for the same dimensions, a conservatory awning with relieving rollers could be considered a better configuration than without relieving rollers, for the same product design. 4.2 Dimensions of test samples 4.2.1 General The dimensional technical limits are the maximum dimensions for the width and height (Lmax and Hmax) associated with the maximum surface area (Smax) specified by the manufacturer.
Figure 1 — Dimensions of test samples To be representative of a range, the samples submitted for test shall be of the following dimensions (see
Figure 1): SIST EN 1932:2013
EN 1932:2013 (E) 8 the maximum width associated with the greatest height achievable with this width (Lmax x H0), and the maximum height associated with the greatest width achievable with this height (L0 x Hmax), the two tests being necessary for a same range. In the case of folding and trellis arm awnings, the maximum width for one pair of arms is the basis of the test.
4.2.2 Characterisation of height H In the case of awnings, H is the distance between the axis of the roller tube and the extremity of the front or bottom bar (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). In the case the projection of the awning is made of two parts (e.g. for marquisolette), the height H is the sum of the vertical and the projected part: H = H1 + H2 (see Figure 3). In the case of roller shutters and external venetian blinds, H is the height of the visible part of the curtain including the bottom lath (see Figure 4 and Figure 5). In the case of others shutters, H is the height of the curtain. In the case of conservatory blind with relieving roller(s), the height to be considered is either the distance between the roller tube and the first relieving roller, or between two relieving rollers, or between the last relieving rollers and the front profile, whichever is the maximum distance. 4.2.3 Characterisation of width L In the case of awnings, L is the width of the fabric. In the case of shutters, L is the visible width of the curtain.
Figure 2 — Dimensions — Example of folding arm awning SIST EN 1932:2013
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Figure 3 — Dimensions — Example of projection awning and marquisolette
Figure 4 — Dimensions — Example of roller shutter
Figure 5 — Dimensions — Example of External venetian blind 4.3 Positioning of test samples The test samples shall be fixed on a rigid frame by their brackets according to the manufacturer's installation instructions. 4.4 Laboratory conditions The tests are carried out at room temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C. SIST EN 1932:2013
EN 1932:2013 (E) 10 5 Methods of loading 5.1 General Depending on the type of shutter or external blind tested, different methods of loading are applicable. These are: use of suspended weights on specific points of the test specimen with or without a test bar (see 5.2); use of a uniformly distributed load over the curtain of the test specimen (see 5.3); use of a pneumatic device reproducing a uniformly distributed pressure over the curtain of the test specimen, with or without a plastic film (see 5.4). The test method(s) applicable is/are specified for each type of shutter and external blind in the relevant clause. 5.2 Method N°1: use of suspended weights Test loads are obtained by using suspended weights (direct loading) and by using pulleys or another system for which the friction is negligible compared to the applied loads (reverse loading). If the use of a test bar is required, it shall be at least as rigid as the roller tube of the test specimen. 5.3 Method N°2: use of a uniformly distributed weight Test loads are obtained by using a mattress of 10 cm of thickness and adding the missing weight, distributed in a uniform way, over the mattress (see Figure 6).
The total weight applied shall be the test load reduced by the weight of the curtain. In the case the missing weight is applied of punctual loads, at least nine loads per m² shall be distributed at regular intervals on the mattress.
Key 1. rigid frame 2. awning 3. mattress Figure 6 — Example of method of loading N°2 for a guided awning The mattress width and height shall be 20 cm smaller than the width and the height of the visible part of the curtain in order to avoid blocks to the free movements of the curtain (see Figure 7). SIST EN 1932:2013
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Figure 7 — Dimensions of mattress The mattress used shall have the following characteristics: mass per unit area: 3 kg/m² ± 5 %, mass per unit volume: 30 kg/m3 ± 2 kg/m3, hardness: 170 ± 20 A40 according to EN ISO 2439. 5.4 Method N°3: use of a pneumatic device The test pressures are obtained by using a pneumatic pressure equipment able to withstand the pressure of the class foreseen. The test apparatus shall be as follows (see Annex A): a solid wall with a frame allowing installation of the shutter; an opening shall allow the introduction or extraction of air, a device applying a controlled air pressure over the shutter, with an accuracy of ± 5 % of the measured pressure. If specified, the test pressures may be achieved using an airtight non-elastic film, with a maximum friction coefficient of 0,50, which shall not contribute to the resistance of the test specimen. The film shall be sealed around the edges of the frame, loosely enough so that it will not be fully deployed once the pressure is applied. In case of External Venetian Blinds, the dimensions of the film shall be determined as follows: the height Hf of the film shall fulfil the following condition:
Hf ≥ H H1 250 +2x the width Lf of the film shall fulfil the following condition:
Lf ≥ L H1 000 +2x where H is the height and L the width of the External Venetian Blind, x is the distance between the fixing edge of the film and the axis of the curtain (see Figure 8). SIST EN 1932:2013
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Key 1. external venetian blind 2. film 3. fixing edge of the film Figure 8 — Dimensions of the film in case of External Venetian Blinds In case of External Venetian Blinds using guide rails, a lateral protective frame shall be provided to prevent any pressure being applied to the guide rails (see Figure 9).
Key 1. bottom bar 2. guiderail 3. lateral protective frame Figure 9 — Protection of the guiderail of External Venetian Blinds In case the test pressure is obtained using an airtight film, the positive and negative pressures shall be obtained by reversing the sample. If such measurements are required, a measuring tool shall be used to measure the displacement of the curtain on a horizontal axis, (see Figure 10). SIST EN 1932:2013
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Key 1. external venetian blind 2. film 3. pressure chamber 4. measuring tool Figure 10 — Example of method of loading N°3 for external venetian blinds 6 Test loads In case the test loads are reproduced by applying punctual or distributed weights over the curtain of the external blind or the shutter, the test loads shall be calculated according to Table 1 for external blinds and awnings and to Table 2 for shutters. Table 1 — External blinds and awnings — Calculation of test loads Nominal load Safety load FN = β x pN x L x H FS = γ x FN , with γ = 1,2
Table 2 — Shutters — Calculation of test loads
Nominal load Safety load Non projected position FN = pN x L x H FS = γ x FN , with γ = 1,5 Projected position
FN = 2 x pN x L x H
with: a) L, H: respectively width and height of the test specimen as defined in Clause 3; b) pN: threshold value of nominal test pressure in N/m2 corresponding to the class considered (see EN 13561 for external blinds and awnings and EN 13659 for shutters); c) β: coefficient of conversion from distributed loads to test loads; it depends on the type of external blinds or awnings: 1) β = 0,5 in the case of folding arm awning, tr
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External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing and
performance criteria
Abschlüsse und Markisen - Widerstand gegen Windlast - Prüfverfahren und
Nachweiskriterien
Fermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres et stores extérieurs - Résistance aux
charges de vent - Méthodes d'essai et critères de performance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1932 rev
ICS:
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
oSIST prEN 1932 rev:2011 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
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prEN 1932 rev
NORME EUROPÉENNE
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ICS 91.060.50 Will supersede EN 1932:2001
English Version
External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method
of testing and performance criteria
Fermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres et stores Abschlüsse und Markisen - Widerstand gegen Windlast -
extérieurs - Résistance aux charges de vent - Méthodes Prüfverfahren und Nachweiskriterien
d'essai et critères de performance
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Contents
Page
Foreword .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Test conditions .6
4.1 General .6
4.2 Dimensions of test samples .6
4.2.1 General .6
4.2.2 Definition of height H .7
4.2.3 Definition of width L.7
4.3 Positioning of test samples .9
4.4 Laboratory conditions .9
5 Methods of loading .9
5.1 General .9
5.2 Method N°1: use of suspended weights .9
5.3 Method N°2: use of a uniformly distributed weight . 10
5.4 Method N°3: use of a pneumatic device . 10
6 Test loads . 11
7 External blinds and awnings . 12
7.1 Folding arm and treillis arm awnings . 12
7.1.1 Method of loading . 12
7.1.2 Test loads . 12
7.1.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 12
7.1.4 Measurement of vertical displacements . 13
7.1.5 Test sequence . 13
7.1.6 Performance criteria. 14
7.2 Projecting awning and marquisolette . 15
7.2.1 Method of loading . 15
7.2.2 Test loads . 15
7.2.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 15
7.2.4 Measurement of vertical displacements . 15
7.2.5 Test sequence . 15
7.2.6 Performance criteria. 17
7.3 Awnings with lateral guiderail without tension system . 17
7.3.1 General . 17
7.3.2 Method of loading . 17
7.3.3 Test load . 18
7.3.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 18
7.3.5 Test sequence . 18
7.3.6 Performance criteria. 19
7.4 Awnings with lateral guiderail with fabric running into the lateral rails without tension system . 20
7.4.1 General . 20
7.4.2 Method of loading . 20
7.4.3 Test load . 20
7.4.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 20
7.4.5 Test sequence . 20
7.4.6 Performance criteria. 24
7.5 Awning with lateral guiderail with tension system . 24
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7.5.1 General . 24
7.5.2 Method of loading . 24
7.5.3 Test load . 24
7.5.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 24
7.5.5 Test sequence . 24
7.5.6 Performance criteria . 25
7.6 Pergola awning . 26
7.6.1 General . 26
7.6.2 Method of loading . 26
7.6.3 Test load . 26
7.6.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 26
7.6.5 Test sequence . 27
7.6.6 Performance criteria . 28
8 Shutters . 29
8.1 Roller shutter, wing shutter, venetian shutter, flat closing concertina shutter, concertina shutter,
sliding panel shutter . 29
8.1.1 Method of loading . 29
8.1.2 Test loads . 29
8.1.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 29
8.1.4 Test sequence . 29
8.1.5 Performance criteria . 33
8.2 External venetian blind (EVB). 34
8.2.1 Method of loading . 34
8.2.2 Test loads . 34
8.2.3 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 34
8.2.4 Measurement of horizontal displacement . 34
8.2.5 Test sequence . 34
8.2.6 Verification of permanent deformation . 39
8.2.7 Verification of loss of tension (cable guided EVB). 39
8.2.8 Performance criteria . 39
8.3 Resistance of projection systems . 40
8.3.1 General . 40
8.3.2 Method of loading . 40
8.3.3 Test loads . 40
8.3.4 Positioning and dimensions of sample . 40
8.3.5 Test sequence . 40
8.3.6 Performance criteria . 42
9 Test report . 42
Annex A (informative) Example of a test apparatus for the method of loading N°3 . 43
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Foreword
This document (prEN 1932:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors, windows,
shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1932:2001.
This document is part of a package of standards dealing with external blinds and shutters fitted to buildings as
defined in EN 12216.
The tests defined in this standard conventionally reproduce the positive and negative pressures due to the
wind applied to external blinds and shutters
Under these conditions, these tests allows the verification that external blinds and shutters as a whole fulfil the
requirements specified in FprEN 13561:2011 and prEN 13659:2011, namely:
no unacceptable visual defects appears;
the suitability for use is maintained;
the safety of users is maintained.
The main changes incorporated in this revision are:
- A complete editorial review of the document has been carried out.
- Pergola awnings have been added in accordance with the modification of the scope of EN 13561.
- The possibility to apply a uniformly distributed load with a mattress has been added for some products
(e.g. Awnings with lateral guiderail with fabric running into the lateral rails without tension system)
- The test method for External Venetian Blinds has been changed: the bar test has been replaced by a
test with a pneumatic device.
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1 Scope
The current standard specifies the test methods to evaluate the wind resistance of external blinds and shutters
designed to be fitted to buildings, in front of windows, doors or façades and delivered as a complete unit.
This standard applies to:
Shutters: roller shutter, external venetian blind, wing shutter, venetian shutter, concertina shutter, flat
closing concertina shutter and sliding panel shutter (including those with projection systems).
External blinds: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, vertical awning,
façade awning, conservatory awning, roof window awning and Pergola awning.
whatever the nature of the constituent materials, under normal operating conditions and installed in
compliance with the manufacturer's installations instructions.
Dutch awnings (adjustable or fixed) and brise-soleil are not included.
NOTE The wind resistance of such products shall be evaluated by calculations.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 12216, Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds – Terminology, glossary and definitions.
prEN 13561:2010, External blinds and Awnings – Performance requirements including safety.
prEN 13659:2010, Shutters and External Venetian Blinds – Performance requirements including safety.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 12216, FprEN 13561:2011
and FprEN 13659:2011 and the following apply.
3.1
test pressure p
pressure exerted on the external or internal face of the test sample which represents the differential pressure
(difference in pressure between the two faces) exerted by the wind on the external blind/awning or the shutter
3.2
nominal pressure p
N
test pressure under which the test sample does not sustain deformation or deterioration detrimental to its
correct operation.
3.3
safety pressure p
S
test pressure under which no deterioration which may be dangerous for the persons shall be observed.
NOTE p and p are defined in the classification specified in FprEN 13561:2011 and FprEN 13659:2011.
N S
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3.4
nominal load F
N
load applied to the test sample allowing the reproduction of the effects due to the uniform nominal pressure p
N
exerted on the test sample
3.5
safety load F
S
load applied to the test sample allowing the reproduction of the effects due to the uniform safety pressure p
S
exerted on the test sample
4 Test conditions
4.1 General
The tests shall be carried out with the maximum dimensions defined by the manufacturer (see clause 4.2) in
the most unfavourable configuration for each product type. The test results obtained can then be applied to all
more favourable configurations and to all smaller dimensions in the particular product design.
NOTE For example, for the same dimensions, a conservatory awning with relieving rollers could be considered a
better configuration than without relieving rollers, for the same product design.
4.2 Dimensions of test samples
4.2.1 General
The dimensional technical limits are the maximum dimensions for the width and height (L and H )
max max
associated with the maximum surface area (S ) specified by the manufacturer.
max
Figure 1 — Dimensions of test samples
To be representative of a range, the samples submitted for test shall be of the following dimensions (see
Figure 1):
the maximum width associated with the greatest height achievable with this width (L x H ),
max 0
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and
the maximum height associated with the greatest width achievable with this height (L x H ),
0 max
the two tests being necessary for a same range.
4.2.2 Definition of height H
In the case of awnings, H is the distance between the axis of the roller tube and the extremity of the front or
bottom bar (see Figure 2 and Figure 3).
In the case the projection of the awning is made of two parts (e.g. for marquisolette), the height H is the sum
of the vertical and the projected part: H = H + H (see Figure 3).
1 2
In the case of roller shutters and external venetian blinds, H is the height of the visible part of the curtain
including the bottom lath (see Figure 4 and Figure 5).
In the case of others shutters, H is the height of the curtain.
In the case of conservatory blind, the height to be considered is the distance between the roller tube and the
front profile, or between these and the relieving rollers, or between the relieving rollers, whichever is the
maximum distance.
4.2.3 Definition of width L
In the case of awnings, L is the width of the fabric.
In the case of shutters, L is the visible width of the curtain.
Figure 2 — Dimensions — Example of folding arm awning
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Figure 3 — Dimensions — Example of projection awning and marquisolette
Figure 4 — Dimensions — Example of roller shutter
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Figure 5 — Dimensions — External venetian blind
4.3 Positioning of test samples
The test samples shall be fixed on a rigid frame by their brackets according to the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
4.4 Laboratory conditions
The tests are carried out at room temperature of 23°C ± 5°C.
5 Methods of loading
5.1 General
Depending on the type of shutter or external blind tested, different methods of loading are applicable. These
are:
Use of suspended weights on specific points of the test specimen with or without a test bar (see
clause 5.2),
Use of a uniformly distributed load over the curtain of the test specimen (see clause 5.3),
Use of a pneumatic device reproducing a uniformly distributed pressure over the curtain of the test
specimen, with or without a plastic film (see clause 5.4).
The test method(s) applicable is/are specified for each type of shutter and external blind in the relevant clause.
5.2 Method N°1: use of suspended weights
Test loads are obtained by using suspended weights (direct loading) and by using pulleys or another system
for which the friction is negligible compared to the applied loads (reverse loading).
If the use of a test bar is required, it shall be at least as rigid as the roller tube of the test specimen.
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5.3 Method N°2: use of a uniformly distributed weight
Test loads are obtained by using a mattress of 10 cm of thickness and adding the missing weight, distributed
in a uniform way, over the mattress (see Figure 6).
The total weight applied shall be the test load reduced by the weight of the curtain. In the case the missing
weight is applied of punctual loads, at least nine loads per m² shall be distributed at regular intervals on the
mattress.
Key
1 Rigid frame
2 Awning
3 Mattress
Figure 6 — Example of method of loading N°2 for a guided awning
The mattress width and height shall be 20 cm smaller than the width and the height of the visible part of the
curtain in order to avoid blocks to the free movements of the curtain (see Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Dimensions of mattress
The mattress used shall have the following characteristics:
Weight: 3000 g/m² ± 5%
Density: 30 ± 2 kg/m²
Hardness: 170 ± 20 A40 according to ISO 2439
5.4 Method N°3: use of a pneumatic device
The test pressures are obtained by using a pneumatic pressure equipment able to withstand the pressure of
the class foreseen. The test apparatus shall be as follows (see Annex A):
a solid wall with a frame allowing installation of the shutter. In the centre, an opening shall allow the
introduction or extraction of air.
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a device applying a controlled air pressure over the shutter,
a device allowing the reversion of the pressure,
with an accuracy of ± 5% of the measured pressure.
If specified, the test pressures may be achieved using a airtight non-elastic film which shall not contribute to
the resistance of the test specimen. The film shall be sealed around the edges of the frame, loosely enough
so that it will not be fully deployed once the pressure is applied: the dimensions of the film shall be at least
30% larger than the dimensions of the frame.
®
NOTE For example, the film Tyvek could suit for the tests.
If such measurements are required, a measuring tool shall be used to measure the displacement of the
curtain on a horizontal axis, (see Figure 8).
Key
1 External venetian blind
2 Film
3 Pressure chamber
4 Measuring tool
Figure 8 — Example of method of loading N°3 for external venetian blinds
6 Test loads
In case the test loads are reproduced by applying punctual or distributed weights over the curtain of the
external blind or the shutter, the test loads shall be calculated according to Table 1 for external blinds and
awnings and to Table 2 for shutters.
Table 1 — External blinds and awnings — Calculation of test loads
Nominal load Safety load
F = β x p x L x H x α F = γ x F , with γ = 1,2
N N S N
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Table 2 — Shutters — Calculation of test loads
Nominal load Safety load
Non projected position F = p x L x H
N N
F = γ x F , with γ = 1,5
S N
Projected position F = 2 x p x L x H
N N
With:
L, H: respectively width and height of the test specimen as defined in clause 3;
2
p : threshold value of nominal test pressure in N/m corresponding to the class considered (see prEN
N
13561:2010 for external blinds and awnings and prEN 13659:2010 for shutters);
β: coefficient of conversion from distributed loads to test loads. It depends on the type of external
blinds or awnings:
β = 0,5 in the case of folding arm awning, treillis arm awning, projecting awning and
marquisolette,
β = 1 in the case of external blind with lateral guiderail with or without tension system.
α: coefficient which depends on the type of external blinds or awnings:
α = 0,6 in the case of folding arm awnings,
α = 1 for all other products.
γ: coefficient of transition from the nominal loads to the safety loads.
NOTE 1 For external blinds and awnings, the value γ of 1,2 is judged to be representative of the extra load that
the product shall be able to support between the appearance of allowable residual deformations (under the nominal
load) and the risk of breaking. It takes into consideration that a retractable external blind or an awning is not
supposed to be extended permanently and shall be retracted if the wind speed becomes higher than the value
stated in the technical instructions of the manufacturer corresponding to the class of wind resistance of the blind.
NOTE 2 The α coefficient has been determined on the basis of wind tunnel measurements on folding arm
awnings.
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