ASTM F588:14 Assemblies Resistance Test Methods
Things about ASTM-EF588-14: Standard test methods for measuring the forced entry resistance of window assemblies, excluding glazing impact. 1.1 These test methods cover the ability of window assemblies of various types to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced entry. 1.2 For purposes of these test methods, window assemblies are defined as described in 1.2.1 – 1.2.5 […]
ASTM-E2649:12 IGU Argon Test Method
Things about ASTM-E2649-12: Standard test method for determining argon concentration in sealed insulating glass units using spark emission spectroscopy. 1.1 This test method covers procedures for using a spark emission spectroscope to determine the concentration of argon gas in the space between the lites of a sealed insulating glass unit. 1.2 This is a non-destructive […]
E2353:16 Railing Glazing Performance Test
Things about ASTM-E2353-16: Standard test methods for performance of glazing in permanent railing systems, guards, and balustrades. 1.1 These test methods cover procedures to be followed in testing the performance of glazing in permanent railing systems, guards, and balustrades including components such as rails and swing gates or other forms of required guardrail opening protection […]
E2268 Windows Doors Water Penetration Test Method
Things about ASTM-E2268-04: Standard test method. for water penetration of exterior windows, skylights, and doors by rapidly pulsed air pressure difference. 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of exterior windows, skylights, and doors to water penetration when water is applied to the outdoor face and exposed edges simultaneously with rapid pulsed […]
ASTM E2248 V-Notch Impact Test Method
Things about ASTM-E2248-12: Standard test method for impact testing of miniaturized Charpy V-notch specimens. 1.1 This test method describes notched-bar impact testing of metallic materials using Miniaturized Charpy V-Notch (MCVN) specimens and test apparatus. It provides (a) a description of the apparatus, (b) requirements for inspection and calibration, (c) safety precautions, (d) sampling, (e) dimensions […]
E2190 IGU Performance Evaluation Standard
Things about ASTM-E2190-02: Standard specification for insulating glass unit performance and evaluation. This specification is applicable to preassembled permanently sealed insulating glass units with one or two airspace and preassembled insulating glass units with capillary tubes intentionally left open. This specification is applicable only to sealed insulating glass units that are constructed with glass. The […]
E2112 Exterior Windoor Installation Standard
Things about ASTM-E2112-01: Standard practice for installation of exterior windows, doors, and skylights. This practice covers the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction. For the purpose of this practice, fenestration products shall be limited to windows, sliding patio-type doors, swinging patio-type doors, and skylights, as used primarily in residential and light commercial […]
E2074 Door Assemblies Fire Test Standard
Things about ASTM-E2074-00: Standard test method for fire tests of door assemblies, including positive pressure testing of side-hinged and pivoted swinging door assemblies. 1.1 This fire-test-response standard is applicable to door assemblies for use in walls to retard the passage of fire. 1.2 This fire-test-response standard determines the ability of door assemblies to function as […]
E2068 Sliding Windows Doors Force Test Method
Things about ASTM-E2068-00: Standard test method for determining of the operating force of sliding windows and doors. 1.1 This test method determines the operating forces for opening and closing horizontal and vertical sliding windows and horizontal sliding door systems. It does not address the forces required for opening pivoting, projecting, or other fenestration systems. This […]
E1996 Exterior Curtain Wall Windborne Standard
Things about ASTM-E1996-04: Standard specification for performance of exterior windows, curtain walls, doors, and impact protective systems impacted by windborne debris in hurricanes. 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. 1.2 This specification provides the information […]