Tests, Standards, & Human Factors Flashcards
AATCC 16
Colorfastness to Light, known as the Fade-Ometer test
AATCC 8
Colorfastness to crocking
AATCC 147
Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method
NFPA 701
Vertical Ignition Test:
measures the flammability of draperies, curtains, and other window treatments.
ASTM E84
Steiner Tunnel Test:
tests the flame spread rating of Interior Finishes and Building Materials, specifically wall and ceiling finishes.
ASTM E648
Floor Radiant Panel Test:
measures a carpet’s ability to spread flame in a corridor or exit way when a fully developed fire is nearby.
ASTM D2859
Methenamine Pill Test:
measures the size of the burn to determine the flame resistance of textile floor coverings
A methenamine tablet (or pill) is ignited on the tested material, simulating a scenario that would be similar to if someone dropped a lit cigarette on the floor.
NFPA 258 (ASTM E662)
Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials:
measures smoke density in lab conditions.
NFPA 265
Room Corner Test:
This test determines the contribution of interior textiles or expanded vinyl to room fire growth when used on the wall or full height panels.
ASTM D4157
Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test:
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)
When is a fabric considered durable according to the Wyzenbeek Abrasion Resistance Test?
15,000 double rubs
3,000 = light duty
9,000 = medium duty
15,000 = heavy duty
ASTM D4966
Martindale abrasion test:
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method).
Martindale is a figure-8 rub
ASTM D3884
Taber Abraser Test:
Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)
This determines the abrasion resistance of textiles, most commonly of carpet
The room corner test typically addresses what fabric situation?
Specifically when napped, tufted, or looped textiles are used as “Wallcoverings” on a wall and ceiling
What is the standard test for flammability for wall and ceiling assemblies in building construction
ASTME-119
Standard test methods for fire test of building construction and materials
Buildings with an automatic sprinkler system connected to an alarm system do not need automatic heat detectors. True or false
true
a dead-end corridor may not exceed how many feet in a sprinklered building?
50 feet
Fire door assemblies are rated at what fraction of the surrounded rated wall?
3/4
Ex. 45 minute door is used in 1 hour wall