Test # 11 EMR Test Centre USA

May 2002

Window size – 39.4” wide x 59” high (1.0 m x 1.5 m )

Mode of Operation – Tilt turn opening in

Glass Spec. – toughened outer / cavity / laminated inner

Explosive – 220lbs of TNT (100 kg )

Distance - 82 ft ( 25 meters )

Measured Peak Pressure – 18.02 psi ( 124.33 kP )

Positive Duration – 12.40 msec

Positive Impulse – 58.0 psi-msec ( 399.92 kPa-msec )

Glass remained in glazing rebates – outer toughened did not crack the inner laminated crazed.

All locks, keeps and hinges held and remained in place.

No glass pieces or any parts of the window system where ejected into the room side.

External View after Blast Test

 

GSA Window Classification – 2 ( glazing cracks but is retained in frame )

GSA Hazard Level – very low hazard

ISO/DIS 16933 Hazard Rating – B ( no hazard )