ASTM_E_2319_-_04_2011.pdf

Designation:E231904(Reapproved 2011)Standard Test Method forDetermining Air Flow Through the Face and Sides ofExterior Windows,Curtain Walls,and Doors Under SpecifiedPressure Differences Across the Specimen1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2319;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method is a modified version of Test MethodE283,and provides a standard laboratory procedure for deter-mining air leakage separately through the face and sides ofexterior windows,curtain walls,and doors under specifieddifferential pressure conditions across the specimen.The testmethod described is for tests with constant temperature andhumidity across the specimen.NOTE1Detailing buildings with continuous air barriers requires thatthe air barrier plane in a window system be clearly defined.When specialcircumstances dictate that the air barrier be sealed to the window frame ata location other than that used to seal the specimen to the test chamber inthis test method,additional laboratory testing may be required to clarifypotential paths of air flow through the sides of the window frame.Theadapted testing procedure described herein is intended for this purpose.1.2 This laboratory procedure is applicable to exteriorwindows,curtain walls,and doors and is intended to measureonly such leakage associated with the assembly and not theinstallation.The test method can be adapted for the latterpurpose.NOTE2Performing tests at non-ambient conditions or with a tem-perature differential across the specimen may affect the air leakage rate.This is not addressed by this test method.1.3 This test method is intended for laboratory use.Personsinterested in performing field air leakage tests on installed unitsshould reference Test Method E783.Test Method E783 will notprovide the user with a means of determining air flow throughthe sides of tested specimens.1.4 Persons using this procedure should be knowledgeablein the areas of fluid mechanics,instrumentation practices,andshall have a general understanding of fenestration products andcomponents.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-tion only and are not considered standard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific hazardstatement see Section 7.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E283 Test Method for Determining Rate of Air LeakageThrough Exterior Windows,Curtain Walls,and DoorsUnder Specified Pressure Differences Across the Speci-menE631 Terminology of Building ConstructionsE783 Test Method for Field Measurement of Air LeakageThrough Installed Exterior Windows and Doors3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsTerms used in this standard are defined inTerminology E631.3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 air leakage rate through the face of the specimen(qA(f)or qlc(f),L/(sm2)(ft3/minft2),or L/(sm)(ft3/minft)the air leakage through the face of the specimen per unit ofspecimen area(A)or per unit length of operable crackperimeter(lc).3.2.2 air leakage rate through the face and sides of thespecimen(qA(fs),L/(sm2)(ft3/minft2)the air leakagethrough the face and sides of the specimen per unit of specimenarea(A).3.2.3 air leakage rate through the sides of the specimen(qA(s)or qlf(s),L/(sm2)(ft3/minft2),or L/(sm)(ft3/minft)1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 onPerformance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51on Performance of Windows,Doors,Skylights and Curtain Walls.Current edition approved Nov.1,2011.Published December 2011.Originallyapproved in 2004.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E2319 04.DOI:10.1520/E2319-04R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 the air leakage through the sides of the specimen per unit ofspecimen area(A)or per unit length of outside perimeter ofspecimen frame(lf).3.2.4 air leakage through the face of the specimen(Qs(f),L/s(ft3/min)the volume of air flowing per unit of timethrough the face of the test specimen under a test pressuredifference and test temperature difference,converted to stan-dard conditions.3.2.5 air leakage through