• I.S. EN 12600:2002

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    GLASS IN BUILDING - PENDULUM TEST - IMPACT TEST METHOD AND CLASSIFICATION FOR FLAT GLASS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2002

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
      3.1 asymmetric material
      3.2 drop height
      3.3 masking
      3.4 crack-free particle
    4 Test requirements
    5 Test method
      5.1 Test apparatus
          5.1.1 Description of test apparatus
          5.1.2 Calibration
      5.2 Test pieces
          5.2.1 General
          5.2.2 Dimensions of the test pieces
          5.2.3 Number of test pieces
          5.2.4 Preparation of the test pieces
      5.3 Impact test procedure
    6 Classification
      6.1 General
      6.2 Drop height class
      6.3 Mode of breakage
    7 Test report
    Annex A (normative) Sphere penetration test
      A.1 Probe assembly
      A.2 Operation
    Annex B (normative) Calibration of the test rig
      B.1 Calibration procedure
      B.2 Calibration report
      B.3 Reference calibration curve
      B.4 Calibration frequency
    Annex C (normative) Terms and definitions of glass types
      C.1 Terms and definitions
          C.1.1 annealed glass (see EN 572-1)
          C.1.2 thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety
                glass (see EN 12150-1)
          C.1.3 heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass
                (see EN 1863-1)
          C.1.4 chemically strengthened soda lime silicate
                glass (see EN 12337-1)
          C.1.5 laminated safety glass (see EN ISO 12543-1)
          C.1.6 wired glass (see EN 572-1)
          C.1.7 polished wired glass (see EN 572-3)
          C.1.8 film backed annealed glass
    Annex D (informative) Example of a test rig

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    Gives a pendulum impact test method for single flat panes of glass for use in buildings.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
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