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NOTE 1In applying the results of tests by this test method, it should ence so that the test specimen can be tested for the effect of positive
be borne in mind that the performance of a cladding system may be a pressure and for the effect of negative pressure without removing,
function of fabrication, installation, and adjustment, and that the specimen reversing, and reinstalling the test specimen. If an adequate air supply is
may or may not truly represent the actual structure. In service, the available, a completely airtight seal need not be provided around the
performance will also depend on the rigidity of supporting construction perimeter of the test specimen and the mounting panel, although it is
and on the resistance of components to deterioration by various causes, to preferable. However, substantial air leakage will require an air supply of
vibration, to thermal expansion and contraction, etc. much greater capacity to maintain the required pressure differences.
9. Calibration
9.1 Calibration of fluid manometers and dial gauge deflec-
tion measuring devices is normally not required, provided the
instruments are used at or near their design temperature.
Appropriately calibrate other types of pressure and deflection
measuring devices.
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10.1.1.2 The duration of maximum load, and 11.3.4 When the behavior of the specimen under load
10.1.1.3 The number and location of required deflection indicates that sudden failure may occur and damage the
measurements. measuring devices, the deflection measuring devices may be
10.1.2 Procedure B: removed and the load increased incrementally until the maxi-
10.1.2.1 The number of incremental loads and the positive mum test load or the maximum load that can be sustained is
and negative test loads at these increments at which deflection reached, whichever occurs first.
measurements are required, 11.3.5 Repeat the procedure using negative pressures.
10.1.2.2 The duration of incremental and maximum loads, 12. Report
and
12.1 Report the following information:
10.1.2.3 The number and location of required deflection
12.1.1 Dates of the test and the report,
measurements.
12.1.2 Identification of the specimen (manufacturer, source
of supply, dimensions, model types, materials, material fin-
11. Procedure
ishes, and other pertinent information),
11.1 Fit the specimen into or against the chamber opening. 12.1.3 Detailed drawings of the specimen, showing dimen-
The outdoor side of the specimen shall face the higher pressure sioned section profiles, framing location, installation and
side for positive loads; the indoor side shall face the higher spacing of anchorage, hardware, sealants, and any other
pressure side for negative loads. Support and secure the pertinent construction details. Any modifications made on the
specimen by the same number and type of anchors to be used specimen to obtain the reported values shall be noted on the
in installing the unit on a building. drawings,
11.2 Procedure AUse the following procedure when de- 12.1.4 Any preconditioning of the stone (wetting, drying,
flections at maximum load are required: etc.) shall be fully documented,
11.2.1 Check the specimen for proper adjustment. 12.1.5 Procedure AA tabulation of pressure differences
11.2.2 Install required deflection measuring devices at their exerted across the specimen during the test and the deflections
specified locations. and permanent deformations at locations specified for each
11.2.3 Apply positive pressure equal to one-half of the specimen tested,
maximum specified test load, and maintain for not less than 10 12.1.6 Procedure BA tabulation of the number of test load
s. Release the pressure difference across the specimen, and increments, the pressure differences exerted across the speci-
after a recovery period of not less than 1 min nor more than 5 men at these increments, the pertinent deflections at these
min at zero load, read and record initial deflection gauge pressure differences, and permanent deformations at locations
readings. specified for each specimen tested,
11.2.4 Unless otherwise specified, apply positive pressure 12.1.7 The duration of test loads, including incremental
equal to the maximum specified test load and maintain for not loads for Procedure B,
less than 10 s. Apply load in such a manner as to avoid shock 12.1.8 A record of visual performance observations,
loading. Read and record deflection gauge readings to deter- 12.1.9 When the tests are made to check conformity of the
mine maximum deformation. specimen to a particular specification, an identification or
11.2.5 Reduce the pressure difference to zero, and, after a description of that specification,
recovery period of not less than 1 min nor more than 5 min, 12.1.10 A statement that the tests were conducted in accor-
read and record deflection gauge readings to determine perma- dance with this test method. A full description of any devia-
nent deformation. tions from this test method shall also be included, and
11.2.6 Repeat the procedure using negative pressures. 12.2 If several essentially identical specimens are tested,
11.3 Procedure BUse the following procedure when the results for all specimens shall be reported, each specimen being
determination of a load-deflection curve is required: properly identified, particularly with respect to distinguishing
11.3.1 Follow 11.2.1-11.2.3. features or differing adjustments. A separate drawing for each
11.3.2 Apply the load using positive pressure in the speci- specimen will not be required if all differences between them
fied number of increments up to the maximum specified test are noted on the drawings provided.
load. The specifier shall determine the number of increments to 13. Precision and Bias
be used in this test method, not to be less than four equal 13.1 Individual variations in a natural product may result in
increments to maximum test load. At each increment, unless deviation from accepted values. A precision section will be
otherwise specified, apply and maintain the test load for not added when sufficient data are available to indicate acceptable
less than 10 s. Read and record deflection gauge readings. tolerances in repeatability and reproducibility.
11.3.3 Reduce the pressure difference to zero, and, after a
recovery period of not less than 1 min nor more than 5 min, 14. Keywords
read and record deflection gauge readings to determine perma- 14.1 dimension stone; load test; stone; strength; structural
nent deformation. performance; test
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