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Tests Performed
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Reason for Test
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Pressure Box
 |
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AISI Gravity and uplift
base testing
|
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Meets requirements of codes for stability & uplift strength |
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ASTM E1592 Uplift testing |
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Meets requirements of codes for stability & uplift strength |
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FM Uplift testing |
|
Meets insurance or
architectural requirements |
| • |
Special structural beam
load
verification testing |
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Verifies theoretical
capacities |
|
Universal Push/Pull
Testing Box
 |
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| • |
ASTM A370-E8 Material
tensile testing |
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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 Compressive testing
of
strut members |
|
Verifies capacity of axially loaded members in compression |
|
Special
Testing and
Mockup Box
 |
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| • |
ASTM E2140 Static water pressure head testing |
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Demonstrates weathertight qualities |
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AISI diaphragm testing |
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To permit lateral stability loads |
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Special detail mock-ups |
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Weathertightness of
complex detailing situations |
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Other Testing Using
Outside Resources
 |
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ASTM E1646 water
infiltration testing |
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To provide testing required by many architects and
code officials in certain parts of the country in certain applications |
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ASTM E1680 Air Infiltration
Testing |
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UL 580 Roof Assembly
Testing |
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ASCE 7 Wind-borne debris missile testing |
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