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Group 5.7 Field Testing, Part 1: Air Infiltration and Water Pentration Resistance Flashcards

1
Q

What are the four main types of water tests performed on facade systems and components.

A

NAFS - 17 Lab Testing
502 Field Testing
503 Field Testing
511 Forensic Testing

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Q

The industry standard specification for windows, doors and skylights as cited in most building codes is _____

A

NAFS 17.

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3
Q

NAFS 17 is shorthand for what industry standard?

A

North American Fenestration Standard

/ Specification for windows, doors and skylights.

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4
Q

What are the ASTM standards included in NAFS 17 for each of the following parameters?
Air Infiltration
Water Penetration Testing (2)

A

Air - ASTM E 283

Water - ASTM E 331/ E 547

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5
Q

Per NAFS, testing is performed….

In a lab, on precisely installed units
On site, on newly installed windows
As part of a forensic investigation.

A

In a lab, on precisely installed units

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6
Q

Design pressure (DP) is converted into water test pressure for non-architectural grade windows by multiplying by:

2
1.5
.15
.10

A

.15

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7
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Design pressure (DP) is converted into water test pressure for Architectural grade windows by multiplying by:

1.5
2.0
.20
.15

A

.20

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8
Q

Water test pressure is capped at ___ psf in the U.S. and at ___ psf for Canada.

A

12 U.S.

15 Canada

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9
Q 
Testing at pressures exceeding the design pressure is:
A useful performance evaluation 
Destructive 
Not recommended - it will generate leaks
A common practice in Lab tests.
A

Not recommended - it will generate leaks

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10
Q

AAMA 502 was originally published in___ (yr) and used in _____ installations.

A

1990

Commercial, government, schools, etc.

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11
Q

The ASTM documents field test methods for air and water penetration testing, referenced in AAMA 502 are:

ASTM E547 and 283
ASTM E547 and 331
ASTM E283 and 1105
ASTM E783 and 1105

A

ASTM E783 and 1105

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12
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ASTM E1105 cites two procedures, A & B. How do they differ?

A

Per Procedure A the pressure is applied continuously.

Procedure B includes cyclic pressure.

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13
Q

In ASTM E1105, Procedure a is used for __ Class products.

LC
HC
AW
R

A

AW - Architectural

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14
Q

Per AAMA 502 the pressure differential chamber is placed on the ____of the product

Interior
Exterior
Interior or exterior
Left or Right

A

Interior or exterior

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15
Q

Sealing a test chamber to the wall construction in an AAMA 502 test, rather than just to the edge of the window:
Is too broad and is not allowed
Allows evaluation of the entire specimen and perimeter seals
Creates leaks
Is a wall system test, not a fenestration test.

A

Allows evaluation of the entire specimen and perimeter seals

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16
Q

The default air infiltration rate for field testing is ___times the applicable standard for the product type and performance class.

2
1.5
.20
.15

A

1.5 times.

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17
Q

The weather conditions, particularly wind influences during the air infiltration (and water penetration) test should be ____

Irrelevant to the test
Considered by the agency
Added to the test pressure
Deducted from the test pressure

A

Considered by the agency

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18
Q

The testing agency is required to record and make adjustments for ambient conditions. This means providing ____ or postponing the test.

Additional pressure
temporary protective enclosures
reduced pressure
windbreakers

A

temporary protective enclosures

19
Q

Field tests should be conducted at a static test pressure ___ the tested and rated lab performance per NAFS.

Two times
half of
equal to
two thirds of

A

two thirds of

20
Q

Factory test pressures are adjusted for field testing to account for impacts of:

Hint: ISOE

A

Installation variables
Shipping/handling impacts
Other trades
Environmental conditions

21
Q

The adjustment of pressure for field testing by AAMA 502 ___ the selection of other field test pressures, based on project specific conditions.

Encourages
Prohibits
Does not prohibit

A

Does not prohibit

22
Q

AAMA 502 references ASTM ____ which provides guidance on establishing the number of test specimens in order to estimate a measure of quality of a production lot with prescribed precision.

E1105
E122
E331
E547

A

E122

23
Q

The field test pressure for air infiltration resistance should be ______ the test pressure originally used in the laboratory to achieve performance rating.

Equivalent to
2/3 of
2 times
1.5 times

(AAMA 502 / ASTM E783)

A

Equivalent to

24
Q

The maximum allowable air leakage rate based on field testing must not be less than _____ the laboratory performance rating.

Equivalent to
2/3 of
2 times
1.5 times

(AAMA 502 / ASTM E783)

A

1.5 times

25
Q

The AAMA 502 Guide specification calls for testing ____ of the fenestration product specimens (unless otherwise specified) after products have been completely installed for air infiltration resistance and water penetration resistance as specified.

All
3
5% of
20% of

A

3

26
Q

AMA 502 test specifications should state that the maximum allowable rate of air leakage in the test shall _______the specified cubic feet per minute per square foot (l/s/m2) as stipulated by the field testing specification.

be 2/3 of
not exceed
not be less than
be 1.5 times

A

not exceed

27
Q

When a specifier is selecting static water test pressure to be tested at the job site, in no case shall the specified test pressure exceed_______the
rated laboratory performance.

2/3 of
1.5 times
The equivalent o
.20 times

A

The equivalent of

This does appear to contradict other guidance in this training. Specifies can and do call for an ‘non-derated test pressure” at 100% of the E331/547 rated pressure.

28
Q

AAMA ____ is used with storefronts, curtain walls

and sloped glazing systems.

A

503

29
Q

AAMA ____ is used for testing of storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems.

511
502
503
800

A

503

30
Q

AAMA 503 was originally published in ____

1980
1984
2000
1992

A

1992

31
Q

Since 2008, AAMA 503 has defined “newly” installed as ‘prior to issuance of the occupancy permit, not exceeding ____after issuance’.

6 weeks
6 months
1 year
20 days

A

6 months

32
Q

If testing of storefronts or curtain-walls is performed more than 6 months after occupancy permit, AAMA ___ applies as the testing standard.

501
502
800
511

A

511

33
Q

To comply with AAMA 503, testing must be performed by____

The contractor
an accredited lab
a licensed engineer
the manufacturer

A

an accredited lab

34
Q

Field air infiltration testing is__________ for a portion of continuous curtain wall systems (versus “punched openings”) per AAMA 503.

required
prohibited
not recommended
impossible

A

not recommended

35
Q

What about continuous curtain wall and storefront systems alter the options and feasibility for performing air-infiltration testing?

A

The complexity of compartmentalizing the system with air chambers.

36
Q

Both AAMA 502 and 503 define water leakage as penetration of uncontrolled water _____.

through any part of the frame or through glazing or hardware seals.

in excess of 15 ml. beyond a plane parallel to the innermost surface of the glazing.

around the perimeter of the test specimen or on any visible part of the test specimen beyond a plane parallel to the innermost surface of the glazing.

beyond a plane parallel to the glazing and intersecting the innermost projection of the test specimen.

A

beyond a plane parallel to the glazing and intersecting the innermost projection of the test specimen.

(not including interior trim and hardware)

37
Q

Selecting an area as small as 100 square feet of glazing for AAMA 503 testing ______sufficient to provide the information needed. Therefore a reduction in the size of the test area to control testing costs ____ considered.

can’t be, should not be
is always, should be
may be, can be
is more than, shall be

A

may be, can be

38
Q

Quiz question 1:
AAMA 502 AND 503 are intended for field testing of “new” windows, defined as:

installed less than 6 months prior
installed less than 1 year prior to testing
still under warranty
installed in a building not yet occupied

A

installed less than 6 months prior

39
Q

Quiz question 2:
AAMA 502 allows the test chamber to be installed:

on the interior of the building
on the exterior of the building
on the interior or exterior of the building
on the interior or exterior depending on the expected pressure differential

A

on the interior or exterior of the building

40
Q

Quiz question 3:
Ataching and sealing a field tet chamber to the wall construction:

  • enables a pressure differential to be maintained across the entire window only
  • provides a pressure differential across the window and the perimeter seals
  • makes the window more likely to pass testing
  • is a safer procedure for testing personnel
A

provides a pressure differential across the window and the perimeter seals

41
Q

Quiz question 4:
AAMA 511 is the appropriate procedure to use when:

  • The windows have been installed for more than 6 months
  • there are known water leaks
  • the building occupancy permit has already been issued
  • any of the above circumstances
A

any of the above circumstances

42
Q

Quiz question 5:
Field water penetration resistance is conducted at a pressure differential ___ the tested and rated laboratory performance.

  • 80% of
  • 2/3 of
  • 50% of
  • The same as
A
  • 2/3 of
43
Q

Did you learn a lot from this?

yes, tons
Sure, I guess
No, not at all
Absolutely it was the most enlightening educational experience in recent memory!

A

Absolutely it was the most enlightening educational experience in recent memory!

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