Resistance to wind load

Tested building products:

The main products or building systems tested for resistance to wind load are:
- Curtain walling, windows & doors
- Closures
- Claddings and facings
- Anchorage system
-...
 

Test procedure:

Fatigue cycles:
Fatigue cycles are achieved by subjecting the tested body to a series of pressure / depression vacuum in order to highlight a possible alteration (change) of other properties.

Safety test:
Sudden pressure tests can be performed to evaluate the mechanical behaviour of the components.
 

Test facilities:

Controlled fanwhich simulates wind blows (Vmax = 300 km / h)
Comparators for the displacements (dmax = 250 mm)

 

Reference documents & classification:

Windows and doors
EN 12211 :2000 Windows and doors – Resistance to wind load – Test method
EN 12210 :2000 Windows and doors – Resistance to wind load – Classification

Curtain walling
EN 12179 :2000 Curtain walling – Resistance to wind load – Test method
EN 13116 :2001 Curtain walling - Resistance to wind load - Performance requirements

Shutters and blinds
EN 1932 :2001 External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing
EN 13659 :2004 & NF EN 13659/IN1 :2008 & NF EN 13659+A1 :2008 Shutters - Performance requirements including safety

Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates
EN 12444 :2001 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to wind load -  Testing and calculation
EN 12424 :2000 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to wind load - Classification