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Tests Performed
 
Reason for Test
Pressure Box
Click to enlarge - Pressure box		 •
 AISI Gravity & uplift base
   Meets requirements of codes for stability
and uplift strength
• ASTM E1592 Uplift   Meets requirements of codes for stability
and uplift strength
• FM Uplift   Meets insurance or architectural requirements
• Special structural beam
load verification		   Verifies theoretical capacities
Universal Push/Pull Testing Box
    
Universal Push/Pull Testing Box • ASTM A370-E8 Material
tensile		   Supports other lab testing
 
• AISI special member and connection capacity   Verifies theoretical capacities and tests solutions prior to standardization
Axial Column Compression Tester    

Axial Column Compression Tester		        
• Axial Compressive testing
of strut members		 Verifies capacity of axially loaded
members in compression
Special Testing and Mockup Box
    
Mock Up box • ASTM E2140 Static water pressure head   Demonstrates weathertight qualities
 
• AISI diaphragm   To permit lateral stability loads
 
• Special detail mock-ups   Weathertightness of complex detailing situations
Other Testing Using Outside Resources
  
Additional Lab Testing • ASTM E1646 water
infiltration		 To provide testing required by many
architects and code officials in certain
parts of the country in certain applications
• ASTM E1680 Air Infiltration  
• UL 580 Roof Assembly  

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 ASCE 7 Wind-borne debris missile    
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