2012 Structural

Architectural Testing
ASTM E283, ASTM E330, ASTM E331
TEST REPORT
Report Number: C0271.01-450-44
Rendered to:
Tubelite Inc.
Walker, Michigan
MODEL DESIGNATION: 400 Series Curtainwall with 4 – Sided SSG
PRODUCT TYPE: Curtainwall
This report contains in its entirety:
Cover Page: 1 page
Report Body: 8 pages
Appendix A: 5 sheets
Appendix B: 22 sheets
Appendix C: 3 sheets
Alteration Log: 1 page
Revision Log: 1 page
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Test Dates:
Report Date:
7/9/2012 – 7/12/2012
7/24/12
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1.0
CLIENT IDENTIFICATION
1.1
Report Issued To:
1.2
Contact Person:
2.0
LABORATORY IDENTIFICATION
2.1
Laboratory Location:
2.2
Laboratory Phone Number:
3.0
PROJECT SUMMARY
3.1
Introduction:
3.2
Summary of Test Results:
Specimen #
K
Tubelite Inc.
3056 Walker Ridge Drive NW
Walker, Michigan 49544
Steve Wilkening
Architectural Testing, Inc.
6655 Garden Road
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
561-881-0020
Tubelite Inc. retained Architectural Testing, Inc. to conduct
ASTM E283, E330, and E331 testing on their 400 Series
Curtainwall with 4 – Sided SSG.
Table 1 provides a summary of the test results for each test
specimen. Testing commenced July 9, 2012 and was
completed July 12, 2012.
Table 1: Summary of Test Results
Test Method
Test Conditions
Air Infiltration Test
75 & 300 Pa
(ASTM E283)
(1.57 & 6.24 psf)
Water Infiltration Test
718 Pa
(ASTM E331)
(15 psf)
+2871/-2871 Pa
Static Load Test
(+60/-60 psf)
(ASTM E330)
Design Wind Load
Test Conclusion
PASS
PASS
PASS
3.3
Test Record Retention End Date:
All test records for this report will be retained until
July 24, 2016.
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APPLICABLE TEST METHODS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND PROTOCOLS
ASTM E283-04 – Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen
ASTM E330-02 – Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E331-00 – Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors,
and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
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5.0
TEST SPECIMEN IDENTIFICATION
5.1
5.2
5.3
Test Specimen Type:
Model Designation:
Overall Size:
5.4
5.5
5.6
Configuration
Number of Operable Door Leaves:
Drawings:
5.7
Test Specimen Source:
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TEST SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
6.1
Frame Construction
The frame was fabricated using the aluminum extrusions defined in Table 2.
Curtainwall
400 Series Curtainwall with 4 – Sided SSG
4407 mm (w) x 3188 mm (h)
173.5” (w) x 125.5” (h)
O/O/O-O/O/O-O/O/O-O/O/O
None tested
Test specimen construction was verified by Architectural
Testing, Inc. per the drawings located in Appendix A. Any
deviations are documented herein and/or on the drawings.
Tubelite Inc. provided the test specimen.
Table 2: Aluminum Frame Extrusion Details
Frame Member
Part #
Description
Head, sill, and jamb
E55TB02
Curtainwall tube
Intermediate horizontal mullion
E5TB108
Curtainwall tube
Intermediate vertical mullion
E55TB04
Butt glazing tube
6.1.1
Location
Head and sill
corners
Intermediate
horizontal
corners at
jambs
Corners at
the
intermediate
vertical and
horizontal
mullions
Material
6063-T5 Aluminum
Corner Construction
At each frame corner, the vertical frame member ran through while the horizontal frame
member end was square cut, butted and mechanically attached to the vertical member via an
aluminum shear block. The additional details of the corner construction are described in
Table 3.
Table 3: Corner Construction
Construction Details
A 124.9 mm (4.918") long shear block (Part # PTB49) was
attached to the horizontal frame member using two (2), #1024 x 3/4” SS PH screws (Part # S270) into the exterior of the
horizontal through the shear block screw splines. The shear
block was attached to the vertical frame member using two
(2), 1/4-20 x 1” HH Type D screws (Part # S328).
A 108.9 mm (4.288") long shear block (Part # PTB96C) was
attached to the horizontal frame member using two (2), #1024 x 3/4” SS PH screws (Part # S270) into the exterior of the
horizontal through the shear block screw splines. The shear
block was attached to the vertical frame member using two
(2), 1/4-20 x 1” HH Type D screws (Part # S328).
A 108.9 mm (4.288") long shear block (Part # PTB96C) was
attached to the horizontal frame member using two (2), #1024 x 3/4” SS PH screws (Part # S270) into the exterior of the
horizontal through the shear block screw splines. The shear
block was attached to the vertical frame member using two
(2), 1/4-20 x 1” HH Type D screws (Part # S328).
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Joint Sealant
Each joint was sealed using Dow
Corning® 983 Silicone Glazing and
Curtainwall Adhesive/Sealant
A single pocket foam water dam (Part
# PTB93) and an ethafoam rod (Part #
P1094) were utilized at the end of
each horizontal member and each
joint was sealed using Dow Corning®
983 Silicone Glazing and Curtainwall
Adhesive/Sealant
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6.2
Pressure Plate and Snap Cover Assembly
Table 4 provides the extrusions used in the pressure plate and snap cover assemblies. There was a
continuous rubber thermal barrier (Part # PTB94) between each pressure plate and the adjacent
frame member.
Frame Member
Head, sill, and jamb
pressure plate
Pressure plate
cover
6.3
Table 4: Pressure Plate and Snap Cover Details
Part #
Material
Description
The pressure plate was attached to the adjacent frame
member using a single row of 1/4-20 x 3/4” HH Type F
6063-T5
M4TB225
screws (Part # S362) spaced 50.8 mm (2”) from each
Aluminum
end and at 152.4 mm (6”) on center thereafter. Each
fastener head was sealed using silicone sealant.
6063-T5
E4TB64
Face cover – snap-fit to the adjacent pressure plate
Aluminum
Glazing Details
6.3.1
Glazing Materials
Glass Types GL1 through GL4 consisted of 25.4 mm (1”) thick (nominal) insulated glass
comprised of the following components:
6.4 mm (1/4") tempered glass
12.7 mm (1/2”) air space
6.4 mm (1/4") tempered glass
6.3.2
Glazing Method
The test specimen was exterior glazed. A 4.8 mm (3/16") thick EPDM setting block (Part #
P6550) was used at the intermediate horizontals and a 7.9mm (5/16") thick EPDM setting
block was used at the sill. Table 5 provides the interior and exterior glazing procedures
(typical) used in the test specimen.
Location
Head, sill, and
jambs
Intermediate
horizontal and
vertical
mullions
Table 5: Glazing Procedures (typical)
Interior Glazing Procedure
Exterior Glazing Procedure
Use a 50 ±5 durometer, 3.2 mm
Use a 50 ±5 durometer, 3.2 mm
(1/8") thick EPDM glazing gasket
(1/8") thick EPDM glazing gasket
(Part # PTB28)
(Part # PTB28)
Use a 70 ±5 durometer, 9.5 mm
A bead of Dow Corning® 983 Silicone
(3/8") thick rubber glazing gasket
Glazing and Curtainwall
(Part # PTB75) followed by a 9.5 mm
Adhesive/Sealant was applied between
x 12.7 mm (3/8” x 1/2”) bead of Dow
adjacent glass lites. The bead was 19.1
Corning® 983 Silicone Glazing and
mm (3/4") wide at the horizontals and
Curtainwall Adhesive/Sealant
9.5 mm (3/8") wide at the verticals.
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6.3.3
Daylight Opening and Glass Bite
Table 6 provides the daylight opening and glass bite for each lite used in each test specimen.
Table 6: Daylight Opening Size and Glass Bite Details
Glazing
Type
GL1
GL2
GL3
GL4
Quantity
4
6
2
3
Location
Daylight Opening Size
Far right and
left of top and
bottom rows
Intermediate
left, middle, and
intermediate
right of top and
bottom rows
Far right and
left of middle
row
Intermediate
left, middle, and
intermediate
right of middle
row
265.1 mm (w) x 269.9 mm (h)
10-7/16" (w) x 10-5/8" (h)
1165.2 mm (w) x 269.9 mm (h)
45-7/8" (w) x 10-5/8" (h)
265.1 mm (w) x 2394.0 mm (h)
10-7/16" (w) x 94-1/4" (h)
1165.2 mm (w) x 2394.0 mm (h)
45-7/8" (w) x 94-1/4" (h)
Glass Bite
12.7 mm (1/2") at head,
sill, and jamb
22.2 mm (7/8") at
intermediate horizontals
27.0 mm (1-1/16") at
intermediate verticals
12.7 mm (1/2") at head
and sill
22.2 mm (7/8") at
intermediate horizontals
27.0 mm (1-1/16") at
intermediate verticals
12.7 mm (1/2") at jambs
22.2 mm (7/8") at
intermediate horizontals
27.0 mm (1-1/16") at
intermediate verticals
22.2 mm (7/8") at
intermediate horizontals
27.0 mm (1-1/16") at
intermediate verticals
6.4
Weather Stripping
An EPDM glazing gasket (Part # PTB28) slid into the raceway around the entire frame perimeter of
the specimen.
6.5
Hardware
No hardware was used.
6.6
Drainage
Table 7 provides details of the drainage openings used in the test specimen. A weep baffle (Part #
PTB42) was used inside the horizontal pressure plate covers at each opening location.
Quantity
Three (3) per
location
Two (2) per
location
Table 7: Drainage Opening Details
Location
Description
Horizontal pressure plates - at mid-bay and
6.4 mm (1/4”) diameter hole
halfway between the 1/4 points and ends
Horizontal pressure plate covers - 1” from each
6.4 mm x 12.7 mm
end to center of slot
(1/4” x 1/2”) slot
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6.7
Sealants
Table 8 provides details of the sealants used in each test specimen.
Location
All sealant locations
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Table 8: Sealant Details
Sealant Description
Dow Corning® 983 Silicone Glazing and Curtainwall Adhesive/Sealant
TEST SPECIMEN INSTALLATION
Table 9 provides details of the test specimen installation into the steel opening. The rough opening
allowed for a 12.7 mm (1/2”) shim space.
Location
Head
Sill
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Table 9: Test Specimen Installation Details
Fastener Description
The locking nut (Part # P1267) was attached to the shear block with
two (2), 3/8-16 x 2" Type F (Part # S218) and drilled for pipe sleeve
(Part # P2028) clearance. One (1), 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” HH screw with
the pipe sleeve attached through the shear block to the opening.
One (1), 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” HH screw and locking nut (Part # P1267)
attached through the shear block to the opening.
TEST SEQUENCE
Table 10 provides a summary of the test sequence for the test specimen.
Table 10: Test Sequence
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Test Specimen K
Air Infiltration Test
Water Infiltration Test
Water Infiltration Test
Uniform Static Load Test: Positive Design Load
Uniform Static Load Test: Negative Design Load
Water Infiltration Test
Uniform Static Load Test: Positive Proof Load
Uniform Static Load Test: Negative Proof Load
9.0
TEST RESULTS
9.1
Air Infiltration Test
9.1.1
Results
Table 11 provides the results for the air infiltration test.
Sequence
#*
1
Table 11: Air Infiltration Test Results
Test Pressure
Measured
Allowed
Pa (psf)
(cfm/ft2)
(cfm/ft2)
+75 (+1.57)
0.01
N/A
+300 (+6.24)
0.01
0.06
*Please refer to Section 8.0, “Test Sequence” for a description of the sequence number.
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Quantity
1 per jamb,
2 per
intermediate
mullion
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9.1.2
9.2
Conclusion
Architectural Testing, Inc. observed a measured air infiltration less than the allowed air
infiltration through the test specimen; as such, the test specimen satisfies the requirements
of ASTM E283.
Water Infiltration Test
9.2.1
Results
Table 12 provides the results for the water infiltration test.
Table 12: Water Infiltration Test Results
Sequence
Test Pressure
Result
#*
Pa (psf)
2
Fail
3
718 (15)
Pass
6
Pass
*Please refer to Section 8.0, “Test Sequence” for a description of the sequence number.
9.2.2
9.3
Conclusion
Architectural Testing, Inc. observed zero (0) water infiltration through the innermost plane
of the test specimen; as such, the test specimen satisfies the requirements of ASTM E331.
Uniform Static Load Test
9.3.1
Deflection Gage Locations
Figure 1 shows the deflection gage locations for the uniform static load test.
Figure 1: Deflection Gage Locations
9.3.2
Ambient Conditions
The temperature range during the uniform static load test was 84°F to 88°F.
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9.3.3
Results
Tables 13 and 14 provide the positive and negative uniform static load test results,
respectively. The results are for the deflection gage locations shown in Section 9.3.1. The
deflection reported is the overall deflection between three points (longest unsupported
span) which accounts for support movement.
Sequence
#*
Load
(psf)
4
+60.00
7
+90.00
Table 13: Positive Uniform Static Load Test Results
Gage
Deflection
Permanent Set
Location
mm
inch
mm
inch
Specimen #K
B
15.3
0.602
0.0
0.000
E
2.4
0.095
0.0
0.000
H
1.2
0.048
0.1
0.004
B
21.9
0.861
0.2
0.009
E
1.9
0.073
0.0
0.000
H
0.0
0.000
0.0
0.000
Percent
Recovery (%)
100
100
93
99
100
100
*Please refer to Section 8.0, “Test Sequence” for a description of the sequence number.
Sequence
#*
Load
(psf)
5
-60.00
8
-90.00
Table 14: Negative Uniform Static Load Test Results
Gage
Deflection
Permanent Set
Location
mm
inch
mm
inch
Specimen #K
B
13.6
0.537
0.4
0.015
E
0.0
0.000
0.0
0.000
H
1.2
0.049
0.0
0.000
B
22.8
0.898
0.1
0.003
E
0.0
0.000
0.0
0.000
H
1.9
0.073
0.0
0.000
Percent
Recovery (%)
97
100
100
99
100
100
*Please refer to Section 8.0, “Test Sequence” for a description of the sequence number.
9.3.4
Conclusion
Architectural Testing, Inc. observed no signs of failure in any area of the test specimen during
the uniform static load test; as such, the test specimen satisfies the uniform static load test
requirements of ASTM E330.
10.0 TEST EQUIPMENT
DEFLECTION MEASURING DEVICE: Linear transducers
11.0 LABORATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
All tests performed on this test specimen were conducted in accordance with the specifications of the
applicable standards and test methods listed herein. All results obtained apply only to the specimen
tested.
The following are provided as required by the protocols for the testing reported herein:
Tape or film was not used to seal against air leakage during structural testing.
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Test specimen construction was verified by Architectural Testing, Inc. per the drawings located in
Appendix A. Any deviations are documented herein and/or on the drawings.
Architectural Testing, Inc. will service this report for the entire test record retention period. Test
records that are retained, such as detailed drawings, data sheets, representative samples of test
specimens, or other pertinent project documentation, will be retained by Architectural Testing, Inc.
for the entire test record retention.
If any test specimen contains glazing, no conclusions of any kind regarding the adequacy or
inadequacy of the glass in any glazed test specimen can be made. This report does not constitute
certification of this product nor an opinion or endorsement by this laboratory. It is the exclusive
property of the client so named herein and relates only to the specimens tested. This report may not
be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Architectural Testing, Inc.
12.0 APPENDICES
This test report is incomplete if not accompanied by the following Appendices:
Appendix A: Test Specimen Drawings .................................................................................................................. 5 Sheets
Appendix B: Die/Part Drawings ............................................................................................................................. 22 Sheets
Appendix C: Specification Sheets ............................................................................................................................... 3 Pages
Alteration Log ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Page
Revision Log .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Page
13.0 WITNESSES
Name
Steve Wilkening
Vinu Abraham
Jeff McGovern
Kristin Nolan
Martin Gibbard
Veron Wickham
Title
Client Solutions Manager
Vice President – Southeast Region
Director – Regional Operations
Lab Manager
Foreman
Test Technician
Company
Tubelite, Inc.
Architectural Testing
Architectural Testing
Architectural Testing
Architectural Testing
Architectural Testing
14.0 SIGNATURES
Alan Rule
Project Coordinator
Vinu Abraham
Vice President – Southeast Region
This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00607, issued 06/12/12.
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APPENDIX A:
Test Specimen Drawing: TUBELITE 400 CURTAINWALL TEST SPECIMEN K
5 SHEETS
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APPENDIX B:
Die/Part Drawings
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Specification Sheets
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Date
Cause for Alteration
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Remedial Action Taken
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