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Nucor Building Systems R&D Lab

 

Tests Performed

 

Reason for Test

Pressure Box
Click to enlarge - Pressure box


AISI Gravity and 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  


ASCE 7 Wind-borne debris missile    

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