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1.Lab Test

a) PMU Test (Curtain Wall)

Air Infiltration / Exfiltration Test Static Water Penetration Test Dynamic Water Penetration Test Structural Performance Test Seismic Test Vertical Displacement Test Proof Load Test Thermal Cycling Test Seal Degradation Test Impact Test BMU Pull Out Test

Impact test

Impact test determines the amount of energy absorbed by a material during fracture. This absorbed energy is a measure of a given material’s toughness and acts as a tool to study temperature-dependent brittle-ductile transition. It is to determine whether the material is brittle or ductile in nature

The most common impact tests use a swinging pendulum to strike a notched bar; heights before and after impact are used to compute the energy required to fracture the bar (see strength of materials).

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b) PMU Test (Doors & Windows)

Air Infiltration / Exfiltration Test Static Water Penetration Test Dynamic Water Penetration Test Structural Performance Test Proof Load Test

c) Glass Test

Surface Compression Test (SCALP) Roller Wave Edge Lift Fragmentation Test Thickness and Dimensions Squareness Test Local Distortion Test

d) Balustrade/Railing

Concentrated Load Test Uniformly Distributed Load Test Infill Load Test Impact Load Test

E) Thermographic Inspection F) Louvre Test G) Acoustic Test H) Smoke Test

2.On Site Test

a. PMU Test

Air Infiltration / Exfiltration Test Static Water Penetration Test Structural Performance Test Smoke Test Spray Bar Test Air Tightness Test Thermographic Test Acoustic Test Anchor Pull Out Test Ad-hoc Test Water Hose Test Handrail/Balustrade Test Glass Test Impact Test

A smoke test on a facade system typically refers to a preliminary assessment aimed at verifying the basic functionality and integrity of the facade. In this context, it can involve checking for:

Air Leakage: Ensuring that the facade system effectively limits air infiltration and exfiltration. Smoke can be introduced to identify any leaks or drafts.
Water Resistance: Testing to confirm that the facade prevents water penetration, often simulating rain conditions.
Structural Integrity: Ensuring that the facade components are installed correctly and can withstand environmental stresses.
General Functionality: Checking that any movable elements, such as windows or vents, operate as intended.

Smoke Test

Water Hose Test

Hose testing utilizes a compressor to force a consistent flow of water through a nozzle, to produce a standard jet of water. The nozzle shape and the pressure of water entering it, determines the flow rate of the water passing to the façade.

This test is conducted using a nozzle (Type B-25 with a 1/2-inch FTP, as manufactured by Monarch Manufacturing Works) that will produce a solid cone of water droplets as per AAMA 501.2 -15 and CWCT international testing standards. The nozzle is used with a control valve and a calibrated pressure gauge between the valve and the nozzle.

Anchors pull testing is usually performed with an objective to measure the performance of the anchor installation and to verify whether it can pull out forces or not. In simpler terms, it establishes the load capacity strength of fixings that have been installed or fitted into slabs, walls, soffits etc.

Pull out Test

Air Tightness Testing

Whole Building Air Tightness Testing is specifically designed to ascertaining the air tightness of a building envelope. This test essentially tracks unintentional introduction of air through the outside envelope of a building from any of its structural components like

Walls
Windows
Doors
Roofs

Other Structural Elements
By detecting and quantifying its air leaks, we assist in ensuring that the building stands up to the highest levels of energy efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

Acoustic Testing helps to know the acoustic performance of the facade which shall helps to eliminate the unwanted noisy sounds. This test is important to reduce noise that may damage human’s health and also to ensure sound is transmitted and spread at optimal levels. Controlling how sounds move throughout any building can help promote the best environments within buildings and workspaces. A building envelope typically comprises different types of building elements that offer varying noise reduction. Façade glazing offers lesser sound reduction when compared to more robust constructions such as masonry. A good façade acoustic design can identify and address the acoustical problems.

Acoustic Testing

Spray Bar Test

Spray bar test as per BS EN 13051 or CWCT Section 10.

Test Procedure

Turned on the water supply and adjusted to provide a constant flow for 30 minutes,
equivalent to 5 l/min per meter length of spray bar.
Inspected the inside of the specimen, once test was started.
After completion of the test continued to inspect for water leakage for 30 minutes.
Inspection for water leakage was done and recorded it.

Balustrade Load Test

Balustrade load tests are often required to validate design calculations, demonstrate the quality of the installation, or confirm the safety and suitability of barriers.

cylinders with pumps and connected pressure gauge are used to apply the load on the glass balustrade and deflection of the system is calculated.