ASTM E 1233

Active Standard:  E1233-06 Standard Test Method for Stuctural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Air Pressure

 

Developed by Subcommittee:  E06.51

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Adoptions:  Building Codes

Book of Standards Volume:  04.11

Scope

1. This test method describes the determination of the structural performance of exterior windows, doors, skylights, and curtain walls under cyclic air pressure differential, using a test chamber.  This test method is applicable to all curtain wall assemblies, including but not limited to, metal, glass, masonry, and stone components.
   
   
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.
   
   
3. Procedure A shall be used for life cycle test loads.
   
   
4. Procedure B shall be used for wind event test loads.
   
   
5. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.  The values given in parenthesis are for information only.
   
   
6. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with it's use.  It is the responsibility fo 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 statement, see Section
   
   
7. The text of this test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory materials.  These notes and footnotes (excluding tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.