Computer Controlled Product Testing & Design
...Wind Load Analysis
A i r a n d W a t e r I n f i l t r a t i o n &
Uniform Static Air Pressure Test
Date: Nov. 30, 1998
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Computer Controlled Product Testing & Design |
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...Wind Load Analysis |
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A i r a n d W a t e r I n f i l t r a t i o n & |
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Uniform Static Air Pressure Test |
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Date: Nov. 30, 1998 |
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The aluminum frame (0.112" thick, 5-13/16"w) was anchored to the wood jamb on each side with five 1/4"x 4" Tapcons at 18" o.c.. The out-swinging door was reinforced with a rigid foam core. Three 4-1/2"x4-1/2" full template steel hinges (spaced at 32" o.c.) were used to attach the door to the frame. The hinges were bolted to the door and frame with four 12-24 F.H. machine screws. A cylindrical lever lock was installed at the midspan of the door and a bulb (*) threshold with a bumper was also installed. |
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WEATHERSTRIPPING / SEALANTS: |
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TEST RESULTS |
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This door was initially opened and closed five times with an operating force of 5 lbs. |
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AIR INFILTRATION TEST RESULTS |
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OBSERVATION: |
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The Air Infiltration Test was conducted as per ASTM E-283-91. The equipment used to measure the flow rate was calibrated with equipment which meets NIST specification. The flow meter was temperature compensated and also meets MIL-STD-45662A. The flow rate was computed using standard air velocity corresponding to 70oF and 14.7 psia. The air leakage did not exceed the 6.63 cfm limit which pertains to 19.5 ft of operable crack length. (Allowable leakage= 0.34 cfm/ft. of operating crack length). |
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(*) This threshold consisted of a 1/2"x1/2" channel bar across the width of the door, which prevented the water leaking thru the bottom of the door from spilling over the sill. |
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UNIFORM STATIC AIR PRESSURE TEST RESULTS |
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OBSERVATION: |
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The test was performed in accordance with ASTM E 330-90. There was no visible structural damage at the conclusion of the test and the unit recovered better than the minimum of 80%. |
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WATER INFILTRATION TEST |
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OBSERVATION: |
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The Water Infiltration Test was conducted in accordance with ASTM E-331-86. A uniform water spray was applied to the exterior surface of the door at a rate of 5.0 gal/ft2/hr for one cycle at a duration of 15 minutes. The sample was tested separately at +9.75 psf and +11.5 psf. There was no water leakage or structural damage to the door at the conclusion of each 15.0 minute cycle. |
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OBSERVATION: |
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The test was performed in accordance with ASTM E 330-90. There was no visible structural damage at the conclusion of the test. |
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CONCLUSION: |
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The sample was tested in compliance with Dade County protocol PA 202-94. There was no structural damage to the door at the conclusion of the test. |
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This test was conducted by Hurricane Engineering & Testing, Inc. |
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Visit us at Http://www.hurricanetesting.com |
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