ASTM E1996-03

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An American National Standard
Designation: E 1996 – 03
Standard Specification for
Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and
Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in
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Hurricanes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1996; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E 1886 Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows,
Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by
1.1 This specification covers exterior windows, glazed cur-
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Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
tain walls, doors and storm shutters used in buildings located in
2.2 ASCE Standard:
geographic regions that are prone to hurricanes.
ASCE 7, American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum
1.2 This specification provides the information required to
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Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
conduct Test Method E 1886.
1.3 Qualification under this specification provides a basis
3. Terminology
for judgment of the ability of applicable elements of the
3.1 Definitions:
building envelope to remain unbreached during a hurricane;
3.1.1 General terms used in this specification are defined in
thereby minimizing the damaging effects of hurricanes on the
Terminology E 631.
building interior and reducing the magnitude of internal
3.1.2 Terms common to this specification and Test Method
pressurization. While this standard was developed for hurri-
E 1886 are defined in Test Method E 1886, unless defined
canes, it may be used for other types of similar windstorms
herein.
capable of generating windborne debris.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 This specification provides a uniform set of guidelines
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3.2.1 assembly height—vertical elevation above adjacent
based upon currently available information and research. As
ground level at which fenestration or shutter assembly is to be
new information and research becomes available it will be
installed, measured to the center of the assembly.
considered.
3.2.2 basic wind speed—three-second gust speeds as de-
1.5 All values are stated in SI units and are to be regarded
fined in the latest edition of ASCE 7.
as standard. Values given in parentheses are for information
3.2.3 infill—glazing in a fenestration assembly or curtain
only. Where certain values contained in reference documents
wall.
cited and quoted herein are stated in inch-pound units they
3.2.4 integral mullion—a horizontal or vertical member
must be converted by the user.
which is bounded at both ends by crossing frame members.
1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
3.2.5 maximum deflection—Greatest deformation of an ele-
the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification: This
ment or component under the application of an applied force.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.2.6 maximum dynamic deflection—greatest deformation
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of an element or component during the missile impact.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.2.7 porous storm shutter assembly—an assembly whose
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
aggregate open area exceeds ten percent of its projected surface
tions prior to use.
area.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.8 valley—a pivoting axis of a shutter assembly designed
to rotate adjacent slats or panels outward.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
4. Test Specimens
4.1 Number of Test Specimens:
4.1.1 Three test specimens shall be submitted for the large
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
missile test.
Performance of Building Constructions and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
4.1.2 Three test specimens shall be submitted for the small
mittee E06.51 on Component Performance of Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.
Current edition approved April 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally missile test.
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as E 1996 – 02.
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See the Significance and Use Section of Test Method E 1886.
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4.2 Test specimens shall be prepared as specified in Test 65–mm (2 ⁄2–in.) radius circle and with the center of the circle
Method E 1886. located at the center of each type of infill except as specified in
4.3 The size of
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