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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 testing

  Meets requirements of codes for stability & uplift strength
ASTM E1592 Uplift testing   Meets requirements of codes for stability & uplift strength
FM Uplift testing   Meets insurance or
architectural requirements
Special structural beam
load verification testing
  Verifies theoretical
capacities

Universal Push/Pull
Testing Box
Universal Push/Pull Testing Box
       
ASTM A370-E8 Material
tensile testing
  Supports other lab testing
AISI special member and connection capacity testing   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 testing   Demonstrates weathertight qualities
AISI diaphragm testing   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 testing
To provide testing required by many architects and code officials in certain parts of the country in certain applications
ASTM E1680 Air Infiltration
Testing
 
UL 580 Roof Assembly
Testing
 


ASCE 7 Wind-borne debris missile testing    
 
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