SIST EN 12600:2004

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Steklo v stavbah – Preskus z nihalom – Preskusna metoda z udarcem in klasifikacija ravnega steklaGlas im Bauwesen - Pendelschlagversuch - Verfahren für die Stoßprüfung und die Klassifizierung von FlachglasVerre dans la construction - Essai au pendule - Méthode d'essai d'impact et classification du verre platGlass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass81.040.20Steklo v gradbeništvuGlass in buildingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12600:2002SIST EN 12600:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 12600:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12600November 2002ICS 81.040.20; 91.100.99English versionGlass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method andclassification for flat glassVerre dans la construction - Essai au pendule - Méthoded'essai d'impact et classification du verre platGlas im Bauwesen - Pendelschlagversuch - Verfahren fürdie Stoßprüfung und die Klassifizierung von FlachglasThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 August 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12600:2002 ESIST EN 12600:2004



EN 12600:2002 (E)2ContentspageForeword.3Introduction.41Scope.52Normative references.53Terms and definitions.53.1asymmetric material.53.2drop height.53.3masking.63.4crack-free particle.64Test requirements.65Test method.65.1Test apparatus.65.1.1Description of test apparatus.65.1.2Calibration.85.2Test pieces.85.2.1General.85.2.2Dimensions of the test pieces.85.2.3Number of test pieces.85.2.4Preparation of the test pieces.85.3Impact test procedure.86Classification.96.1General.96.2Drop height class.96.3Mode of breakage.107Test report.11Annex A (normative)
Sphere penetration test.17A.1Probe assembly.17A.2Operation.17Annex B (normative)
Calibration of the test rig.19B.1Calibration procedure .19B.2Calibration report.19B.3Reference calibration curve.19B.4 Calibration frequency.21Annex C (normative)
Terms and definitions of glass types.23C.1Terms and definitions.22C.1.1annealed glass (see EN 572-1).23C.1.2thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass (see EN 12150-1).23C.1.3heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass (see EN 1863-1).23C.1.4chemically strengthened soda lime silicate glass (see EN 12337-1).23C.1.5laminated safety glass (see EN ISO 12543-1).23C.1.6wired glass (see EN 572-1).24C.1.7polished wired glass (see EN 572-3).24C.1.8film backed annealed glass.24Annex D (informative)
Example of a test rig.25SIST EN 12600:2004



EN 12600:2002 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 12600:2002) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 129 "Glass in building", thesecretariat of which is held by IBN/BIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by May 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest byMay 2003.In this European Standard the annexes A, B and C are normative and the annex D is informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 12600:2004



EN 12600:2002 (E)4IntroductionThis European Standard is a test method standard, which is intended to classify flat glass products used inbuildings, by performance under impact and by mode of breakage. The classification by drop height corresponds tograded values of energy transmitted by the impact of a person.The classification system in this European Standard relates to increasing personal safety by:-the reduction
of cutting and piercing injuries to persons;-the containment characteristics of the material.SIST EN 12600:2004



EN 12600:2002 (E)51 ScopeThis European Standard specifies a pendulum impact test method for single flat panes of glass for use in buildings.The test is intended to classify flat glass products in three principal classes by performance under impact and bymode of breakage.This standard does not specify requirements for applications, nor does it specify requirements for durability.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Normativereferences are cited at the appropriate place in the text, and the publications are listed below. For datedreferences, subsequent amendments to or revisions of this publication apply to this European Standard only whenincorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred toapplies (including amendments).EN 572-1, Glass in building – Basic soda lime silicate glass products – Part 1: Definitions and general physical andmechanical properties.EN 572-2, Glass in building -– Basic soda lime silicate glass products – Part 2: Float glass.EN 572-3, Glass in building -– Basic soda lime silicate glass products – Part 3: Polished wired glass.EN 1863-1, Glass in building -– Heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass – Part 1: Definition and description.EN 12150-1:2000, Glass in building -– Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass – Part 1: Definition anddescription.EN 12337-1, Glass in building – Chemically strengthened soda lime silicate glass – Part 1: Definition anddescription.EN ISO 12543-1, Glass in building -– Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -– Part 1: Definitions anddescription of component parts (ISO 12543-1:1998).ISO 48:1994, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic -– Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and100 IRHD).ISO 2408, Steel wire ropes for general purposes – Characteristics.ISO 4251-1, Tyres (ply rating marked series) and rims for agricultural tractors and machines – Part 1: Tyredesignation and dimensions, and improved rim contours.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1 asymmetric materialproduct in which, from both outer surfaces, the sequence of glass panes, plastic glazing sheet material andinterlayer(s) by type, thickness, finish and/or general characteristics is different; ora monolithic glass pane with differing surface finish, e.g. patterned glassSIST EN 12600:2004



EN 12600:2002 (E)63.2 drop heightvertical height from the horizontal centre line of the impactor at the point of release to the horizontal centreline ofthe impactor when it is at rest vertically3.3 maskingtemporary protective covering applied to the test piece for ease of transportation.NOTE This does not include protective edge tapes.3.4 crack-free particleparticle of toughened glass which does not contain any cracks which run from one edge to another[EN 12150-1:2000, 8.4]4 Test requirementsWhen tested by the method given in clause 5 each test piece shall either not break or shall break as defined in oneof the following ways:a)numerous cracks appear, but no shear or opening is allowed within the test piece through which a 76 mmdiameter sphere can pass when a maximum force of 25 N is applied (in accordance with annex A).Additionally, if particles are detached from the test piece up to 3 min after impact, they shall, in total, weigh nomore than a mass equivalent to 10 000 mm2 of the original test piece. The largest single particle shall weighless than the mass equivalent to 4 400 mm2 of the original test piece;b)disintegration occurs and the 10 largest crack-free particles collected within 3 min after impact and weighed,all together, within 5 min of impact shall weigh no more than the mass equivalent to 6 500 mm² of the originaltest piece. The particles shall be selected only from the portion of the original test piece exposed in the testframe. Only the exposed area of any particle retained in the test frame shall be taken into account indetermining the mass equivalent.5 Test method5.1 Test apparatus5.1.1 Description of test apparatus5.1.1.1 GeneralThe test apparatus shall comprise:a stable main frame;a clamping frame which is fitted onto the main frame and is used to hold the test piece in position for the duration ofthe test;a dual tyre impactor with a suspension device and release mechanism.5.1.1.2 Main frame (see Figures 1, 2 and 3)This shall be constructed from welded, or bolted, hot rolled steel channel sections with rounded edges, designed topresent a rigid and flat surface to the sub-frame. The lower cross members shall be securely fixed to a concretefloor.SIST EN 12600:2004



EN 12600:2002 (E)7NOTEAdditional support to the frame can be provided, if required, by means of horizontal steel sections fixed to an adjacentrigid wall (see Figure 2, F2).The dimensions of the main frame (see Figure 3) shall be:-internal width: (847 ± 5) mm;-internal height: (1 910 ± 5) mm5.1.1.3 Clamping frame (see Figure 4)Clamping frame, used to hold the test piece in the apparatus, consisting of two rectangular parts which clamp thetest piece along its perimeter. The inner part of the clamping frame is attached to the main frame.The assembly is held together by a clamping device. The clamping frame shall be suitably rigid to withstand thepressure exerted by the clamping device.The dimensions of the clamping frame shall be:-internal width:
(847 ± 5) mm;-internal height: (1 910 ± 5) mmEach part of the clamping frame shall be fitted with a strip of rubber. The rubber strips shall be the only element incontact with the test piece and shall be (20 ± 2) mm wide and (10 ± 1) mm thick and have a hardness of(60 ± 5) IRHD in accordance with ISO 48.NOTEIt is recommended to use polychloroprene or a similar material.5.1.1.4 Impactor (see Figures 5 and 6)Impactor consisting of two pneumatic tyres, Tyre 3.50-R8 4PR 1) in accordance with ISO 4251-1, with roundsection and flat longitudinal tread. The tyres shall be fitted to the rims of the wheels that carry two steel weights ofequal mass. The weights shall be dimensioned so that the total mass of the impactor is (50 ± 0,1) kg.NOTEAn example of the impactor, using steel with a density of 7 830 kg/m³, is shown in Figure 5.5.1.1.5 Suspension system (see Figure 2)The impactor shall be suspended by means of a steel cable of 5 mm in diameter conforming to ISO 2408, from abracket attached above the head of the main frame. The bracket shall be rigid to ensure that the point ofsuspension remains stationary during the test and shall be positioned to permit the impactor to strike the centre ofthe test piece.At the highest drop height the angle between the taut suspension cable and the bracket shall not be less than 14°from the horizontal.When the impactor is hanging freely, at rest, the distance between the fully inflated tyres and the surface of the testpiece shall not exceed 15 mm and shall not be less than 5 mm (see Figure 2; D) and the centre line of the impactorshall be within 50 mm radially from the centre of the test piece.
1) Tyre 3.50-R8 4PR manufactured by Vredestein can be used for the pendulum test. It can be obtained from Vredestein BV,Ingenieur Schiffstraat 370, NL - 7547 RD Enschede, Nederland or Vredestein GmbH, August-Horch-Strasse 7, D - 56070Koblenz, Deutschland.The above tyre does not mean that CEN is recommending the use of this particular tyre. Equivalent tyres may be used as longas it is demonstrated that equivalent results will be obtained.SIST EN 12600:2004



EN 12600:2002 (E)85.1.1.6 Impact release mechanism (see Figure 2)The impactor release mechanism enables the impactor to be raised and positioned at each of the specified dropheight positions and then to be released so that it swings freely and impacts the test piece. The release cable shallbe connected to the top and bottom ends of the impactor by suitable links so that the raising force is applied at rightangles to the axis of the impactor. The release mechanism shall ensure that the release cable is maintained at thecorrect orientation at each of the drop heights.5.1.2 CalibrationThe test apparatus shall be calibrated in accordance with annex B in order to ensure that the energy transferred tothe test piece by the impactor during the test carried out on different apparatus is consistent.5.2 Test pieces5.2.1 GeneralEach test piece shall comprise a single pane of glass product and be representative of the normal production of thetype of product submitted for test.5.2.2 Dimensions of the test piecesThe test pieces shall have the following dimensions:- width(876 ± 2) mm;- height(1 938 ± 2) mmResults obtained with test pieces of these dimensions are valid for classification purposes of the glass productwhatever the service dimensions.5.2.3 Number of test piecesThe test shall be carried out at each drop height on four pieces of identical structure and the same nomi
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