ASTM-E1996 Historical Revision Information
Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes

ASTM-E1996 - 2012A EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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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. The test specimens shall be Fenestration assemblies, and impact protective systems; which shall be tested using the large missile test, and small missile test. The air pressure cycling, missiles, and impact location are also detailed.

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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.

1.1.1 ExceptionExterior garage doors and rolling doors are governed by ANSI/DASMA 115 and are beyond the scope of this specification.

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.

Keywords

building envelope; curtain walls; cyclic pressure loading; doors; fenestration; hurricanes; impact protective systems; missile impact; windborne debris; windows; windstorms; ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades); 91.060.50 (Doors and windows)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.11 (Building Constructions (I): E72 - E2110)

To find similar documents by classification:

91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Façades)

91.060.50 (Doors and windows Including doorsets, their components, blinds, shutters Door and window hardware, see 91.190)

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Document Number

ASTM-E1996-12a

Revision Level

2012A EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Dec. 15, 2012

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

14 pages

Committee Number

E06.51