Dynamic Testing-

Fenestration Testing Laboratory offers architects and designers comprehensive mock-up testing capabilities to ensure their curtain walls are properly designed and will function as expected.  Fenestration Testing Laboratory is not restricted; your largest mock-ups can be constructed and tested outdoors.  The results of our testing are used to validate the design, workmanship, material selection, and to gain the approval of clients, architects, and or consultants.

Test are performed according to AAMA, ASTM, ANSI, CPSC, Architectural Project Specifications, and other standards and programs.  Tests can involve precast structures, metal/glass, exterior skins, live or dead loads.  Custom test conditions can be devised by Fenestration Testing Laboratory experts to measure other performance attributes.

Test methods and specifications used to obtain data:

Wind Resistance
Air Infiltration
Static & Dynamic Water Resistance
Condensation
Structural Loading
Thermal Cycling
Impact Safety
Acoustics
Interstory Displacement (vertical movement)
Dynamic Seismic Performance (lateral movement)
Thermal Transmittance
Sealant and Gasket Durability
Impact TAS 201
Cyclic Load TAS 203

Test equipment includes:

Pratt & Whitney supercharged airplane engine as air blower
Water spray racks
Air flow & pressure control panels with reversible blowers
Laminar flow elements
Liquid nitrogen distribution systems
High pressure hydraulic equipment
Dynamic seismic racking equipment