Architectural Testing

TEST REPORT

Rendered to:

PRL ALUMINUM ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS

For:

Product Name
HRBDS (Handrail Base Shoe "Dry-Set")

Report No: D6358.01-301-44

Report Date: 05/14/14

4 Rancho Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
phone: 949-460-9600
fax: 717-764-4129
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 General Information ............................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Product .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Project Description ....................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Qualifications................................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Limitations .................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Product Description ...................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Structural Performance Testing of Assembled Railing Systems ......................................... 2
2.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Test Load and Deflection Criteria ................................................................................ 2
2.3 Test Equipment ............................................................................................................. 3
2.4 Test Setup ..................................................................................................................... 3
2.5 Test Procedure ........................................................................................................... 3-4
2.6 Test Results.............................................................................................................. 4-13
3.0 Summary and Conclusions ................................................................................................ 14
4.0 Closing Statement .............................................................................................................. 14
Revision Log ................................................................................................................................. 15
Appendix A - Drawings
Appendix B - Photographs

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phone: 949-460-9600
fax: 717-764-4129
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 Architectural Testing

TEST REPORT

Rendered to:

PRL ALUMINUM ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS

14760 Don Julian Road
City of Industry, California 91746

Report No.: D6358.01-301-44

Test Dates: 04/22/14
Through: 04/29/14
Report Date: 05/14/14

1.0 General Information

1.1 Product

96 in wide by 42-1/2 in high HRBDS (Handrail Base Shoe "Dry-Set")

1.2 Project Description

Architectural Testing was contracted by PRL Aluminum Architectural Products to conduct

structural performance tests on their 96 in wide by 42-1/2 in high HRBDS (Handrail Base Shoe
"Dry-Set"). The system was evaluated using similar methods as outlined in the following ASTM
standards:

ASTM E 935-00 (Reapproved 2006), Standard Test Methods for Performance of Permanent
Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings.

ASTM E 985-00 (Reapproved 2006), Standard Specification for Permanent Metal Railing
Systems and Rails for Buildings.

1.3 Qualifications

Architectural Testing in Lake Forest, California has demonstrated compliance with

ANS/ISO/IEC Standard 17025 and is consequently accredited as a Testing Laboratory (TL-444)
by International Accreditation Service, Inc. Architectural Testing is accredited to perform all
testing reported herein.
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1.4 Limitations

All tests performed were to evaluate structural performance of the guardrail / handrail assembly
to carry and transfer imposed loads to the supporting structure.

1.5 Product Description

PRL Aluminum Architectural Products provided the partially-assembled test specimens with the
following details:

Top Rail Cap: 1-29/32 in diameter by 48 in long aluminum extrusion

Infill: (2) 48 in by 40-1/4 in tempered glass panel
Support Base Shoe: 2-1/2 in high by 4-1/8 in long aluminum extrusion which included
nylon alignment blocks at each end and mid-span of each glass infill. The glass panels were
captured by alloy steel cup point socket screws that were tightened against dry-set pressure
plate assembly.
See drawings in Appendix A for additional details.

2.0 Structural Performance Testing of Assembled Railing Systems

2.1 Scope

Three specimens, each consisting of two glass panels, were tested in accordance with three of the
four test methods described in ASTM E 935.

2.2 Test Load and Deflection Criteria

The test load criteria for rail and post members were 365 lb concentrated load and 60 plf
uniformly distributed load to address the worst case end-use category loading defined in ASTM
E 985, Section 7.1. The test load criterion for in-fill members was 50 lb as defined in ASTM E
985, Section 7.1 for all end-use categories. The deflection criteria for top rail were as defined in
ASTM E985, Section 7.2.
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2.3 Test Equipment

The guardrail assembly was tested on a self-contained rigid steel test fixture designed to
accommodate anchorage of the rail assembly and application of the required test loads. The
specimens were loaded using pneumatic cylinders mounted to a rigid steel test frame. Load
distribution plates and spreader beams were used to impose test loads on the specimens. Applied
load was measured using electronic load cells located in-line with the loading system. Electronic
linear displacement transducers were used to measure deflections. Deflections and load values
were electronically recorded continuously throughout the loading process.

2.4 Test Setup

The test specimen was inspected prior to testing to verify size and general condition of the
materials, assembly, and installation. No potentially compromising defects were observed prior
to testing. The specimen was a 96 in wide by 42-1/2 in high level guardrail assembly consisting
of two individual glass panels. Anchorage of the specimen was accomplished by bolting the
support shoe to a rigid steel test fixture (i.e. simulate building steel) using 1/2-13 hex head steel
bolts. Transducers mounted to independent reference frames were located to record guardrail
system deflection at the point(s) of loading. See photographs in Appendix B for individual test
setups.

2.5 Test Procedure

Test procedures were conducted according to the referenced standards and are further defined
below.

2.5.1 Test Methods A, B, and C

Method A - Application of Horizontal Static Load at Top of Panel

Method B - Application of Vertical Static Load at Top of Panel
Method C - Application of Horizontal Static Load to In-fill Areas of Baluster and Panel Railing
Systems
- A preload of 50% of test load was applied and then released
- A load of 25% of test load was applied and deflection readings were zeroed
- Load was increased to 40% of test load and maintained for at least 2 minutes
- Load was increased to 55% of test load and maintained for at least 2 minutes
- Load was increased to 70% of test load and maintained for at least 2 minutes
- Load was increased to 85% of test load and maintained for at least 2 minutes
- Load was increased to the full test load and maintained for at least 2 minutes
- Load was decreased to 25% of test load and deflections recorded
- Deflections were also recorded at the conclusion of each 2 minute hold period
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2.5.2 Test Sequence

Test Specimen 1 and 3

Method B - Vertical concentrated load at mid-span of top edge of top cap

Method B - Vertical concentrated load on top edge of top cap at end of glass panel
Method A - Horizontal concentrated load at top corner edge of the right glass panel
Method C - Horizontal concentrated load on one square foot area at mid-height of the glass infill

Test Specimen 2
Method B - Vertical concentrated load at mid-span of the top edge of the top cap
Method B - Vertical concentrated load on the top edge of the top cap at the end of glass panel
Method A - Horizontal concentrated load at the top mid-span of glass panel
Method C - Horizontal concentrated load on one square foot area at mid-height of the glass infill

2.6 Test Results

The following tests were performed on the test specimens in accordance with the test load
requirements of the referenced standards.
Key to Test Results Tables:
Load Level: Target test load expressed as percent of test load criterion and (lb).

Applied Load: Actual applied load - Where more than one value is reported, the
applied load was the range (min. - max.) that was held during the time indicated for the
test.

Elapsed Time (E.T.): The length of time into the test with zero established at the
beginning of the loading procedure - Where more than one value is reported, the time
was the range (start-end) that the applied load was maintained.

Displacement: Total specimen displacement measured at or adjacent to point of load

unless noted otherwise.
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Specimen 1 of 3
Test Method B
365 lb Vertical Concentrated Load at Mid-Span of Top Edge of Glass Panel
Test Date: 04/22/14
Displacement (in)
Applied Load E.T.
Load Level Left Right
(lb) (min:sec)
Panel Panel
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 ----- -----
50% (182.5 lb) 182-184 02:00 ----- -----
25% (91.25 lb) 91-92 02:30 0.00 0.00
40% (146 lb) 146-147 05:00 – 07:15 0.01 0.01
55% (200.75 lb) 201-203 10:00 – 12:20 0.01 0.01
70% (255.5 lb) 255-258 13:30 – 15:30 0.01 0.01
85% (310.25 lb) 311-312 18:00 – 20:15 0.02 0.01
100% (365 lb) 365-366 22:15 – 24:25 0.02 0.01
25% (91.25 lb) 91-92 27:50 0.01 0.00
Deflection Criteria per Section 7.2 of ASTM E 985:
Maximum Allowable Deflection at Test Load:
l 48
= = 0.50 > 0.02 ∴ ok
96 96
Maximum Allowable Residual Deflection at 20% Load:
 l   48 
20% ×   = 0.2 ×   = 0.10 > 0.01∴ ok or 1/2 in > 0.01 ∴ ok
 96   96 

Test Method B
365 lb Vertical Concentrated Load at Top Corner Edge of the Right Glass Panel 1
Test Date: 04/22/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (182.5 lb) 183 02:00 -----
25% (91.25 lb) 92 03:30 0.00
40% (146 lb) 147-148 05:00 – 07:20 0.01
55% (200.75 lb) 201-203 10:00 – 12:20 0.01
70% (255.5 lb) 256-259 14:00 – 16:25 0.04
85% (310.25 lb) 311-313 19:00 – 21:05 0.05
100% (365 lb) 365-366 22:45 – 24:55 0.06
25% (91.25 lb) 92 28:00 0.04
1
There is no deflection requirement for this test.
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Specimen 1 of 3 (Continued)
Test Method A
365 lb Horizontal Concentrated Load at Top Corner Edge of the Right Glass Panel
Test Date: 04/22/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (182.5 lb) 183-185 02:45 -----
25% (91.25 lb) 91-92 03:55 0.00
40% (146 lb) 147-148 06:00 – 08:30 0.72
55% (200.75 lb) 201-202 10:55 – 13:10 1.36
70% (255.5 lb) 256-258 16:45 – 19:00 2.15
85% (310.25 lb) 311-312 21:20 – 23:30 2.75
100% (365 lb) 365-368 26:15 – 28:30 3.29
25% (91.25 lb) 92 31:20 0.39
Deflection Criteria per Section 7.2 of ASTM E 985:
Maximum Allowable Deflection at Test Load:
h 42.5
= = 3.54 > 3.29 ∴ ok
12 12
Maximum Allowable Residual Deflection at 20% Load:
h
20% ×   = 0.2 × 3.54 = 0.71 > 0.39 ∴ ok or 1/2 in > 0.29 ∴ ok
 12 
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Test Specimen 1 of 3 (Continued)

Test Method C
50 lb Horizontal Concentrated Load on
One Square Foot Area at Mid-Height of Glass Panel 1
Test Date: 04/22/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (25 lb) 25 00:35 -----
25% (12.5 lb) 12.5-13 01:00 0.00
40% (20 lb) 20-21 1:35 – 3:40 0.00
55% (27.5 lb) 28 4:00 – 6:10 0.00
70% (35 lb) 35 6:50 – 8:55 0.02
85% (42.5 lb) 42.5-43 9:35 – 11:50 0.03
100% (50 lb) 50 12:40 – 15:00 0.03
25% (12.5 lb) 13 16:00 0.02
1
There is no deflection requirement for this test.
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Specimen 2 of 3
Test Method B
365 lb Vertical Concentrated Load at Mid-Span of Top Edge of Glass Panel
Test Date: 04/23/14
Displacement (in)
Applied Load E.T.
Load Level Left Right
(lb) (min:sec)
Panel Panel
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 ----- -----
50% (182.5 lb) 182-184 02:10 ----- -----
25% (91.25 lb) 91-92 02:45 0.00 0.00
40% (146 lb) 146 05:10 – 07:15 0.02 0.01
55% (200.75 lb) 200-202 10:05 – 12:20 0.04 0.01
70% (255.5 lb) 256-257 14:30 – 16:35 0.04 0.01
85% (310.25 lb) 310-313 18:40 – 20:50 0.04 0.01
100% (365 lb) 365 23:15 – 25:20 0.05 0.03
25% (91.25 lb) 92 27:40 0.05 0.02
Deflection Criteria per Section 7.2 of ASTM E 985:
Maximum Allowable Deflection at Test Load:
l 48
= = 0.50 > 0.05 ∴ ok
96 96
Maximum Allowable Residual Deflection at 20% Load:
 l   48 
20% ×   = 0.2 ×   = 0.10 > 0.05 ∴ ok or 1/2 in > 0.05 ∴ ok
 96   96 

Test Method B
365 lb Vertical Concentrated Load at Top Corner Edge of the Right Glass Panel 1
Test Date: 04/23/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (182.5 lb) 183 02:30 -----
25% (91.25 lb) 92-94 03:15 0.00
40% (146 lb) 145-146 05:15 – 07:20 0.00
55% (200.75 lb) 201-203 09:00 – 11:10 0.00
70% (255.5 lb) 256 13:10 – 15:25 0.01
85% (310.25 lb) 310-311 17:40 – 19:45 0.04
100% (365 lb) 366 22:00 – 24:05 0.08
25% (91.25 lb) 92 26:40 0.08
1
There is no deflection requirement for this test.
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Specimen 2 of 3 (Continued)
Test Method A
365 lb Horizontal Concentrated Load at Mid-Span of Top Edge of Glass Panel Test
Date: 04/23/14
Displacement (in)
Applied Load E.T.
Load Level Left Right
(lb) (min:sec)
Panel Panel
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 ----- -----
50% (182.5 lb) 182-184 02:35 ----- -----
25% (91.25 lb) 91-92 03:15 0.00 0.00
40% (146 lb) 145-147 05:20 – 07:30 0.44 0.49
55% (200.75 lb) 200-204 09:50 – 12:00 0.83 0.95
70% (255.5 lb) 256-257 15:40 – 17:55 1.58 1.44
85% (310.25 lb) 311-313 20:00 – 22:10 1.98 1.83
100% (365 lb) 366-367 24:45 – 26:50 2.36 2.64
25% (91.25 lb) 92-93 29:20 0.05 0.15
Deflection Criteria per Section 7.2 of ASTM E 985:
Maximum Allowable Deflection at Test Load:
h l 42.5 96
+ = + = 2.77 > 2.64 ∴ ok
24 96 24 96
Maximum Allowable Residual Deflection at 20% Load:
 h l 
20% ×  +  = 0.2 × 2.77 = 0.55 > 0.15 ∴ ok or 1/2 in > 0.15 ∴ ok
 24 96 
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Test Specimen 2 of 3 (Continued)

Test Method C
50 lb Horizontal Concentrated Load on
One Square Foot Area at Mid-Height of Glass Panel 1
Test Date: 04/22/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (25 lb) 25 00:30 -----
25% (12.5 lb) 12-13 00:50 0.00
40% (20 lb) 20 01:10 – 03:15 0.00
55% (27.5 lb) 28 03:50 – 06:00 0.01
70% (35 lb) 35-37 07:10 – 09:15 0.04
85% (42.5 lb) 43 10:20 – 12:35 0.05
100% (50 lb) 50-51 13:40 – 15:50 0.08
25% (12.5 lb) 13 16:35 0.01
1
There is no deflection requirement for this test.
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Specimen 3 of 3
Test Method B
365 lb Vertical Concentrated Load at Mid-Span of the Left Glass Panel
Test Date: 04/22/14
Displacement (in)
Applied Load E.T.
Load Level Left Right
(lb) (min:sec)
Panel Panel
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 ----- -----
50% (182.5 lb) 183 02:10 ----- -----
25% (91.25 lb) 92-93 03:05 0.00 0.00
40% (146 lb) 146 04:10 – 06:15 0.01 0.01
55% (200.75 lb) 201-202 07:30 – 09:30 0.01 0.01
70% (255.5 lb) 256 10:35 – 12:40 0.01 0.01
85% (310.25 lb) 311-314 14:00 – 16:10 0.02 0.02
100% (365 lb) 365-366 17:20 – 19:35 0.03 0.04
25% (91.25 lb) 92-94 20:55 0.00 0.01
Deflection Criteria per Section 7.2 of ASTM E 985:
Maximum Allowable Deflection at Test Load:
l 48
= = 0.50 > 0.04 ∴ ok
96 96
Maximum Allowable Residual Deflection at 20% Load:
 l   48 
20% ×   = 0.2 ×   = 0.10 > 0.01∴ ok or 1/2 in > 0.01 ∴ ok
 96   96 

Test Method B
365 lb Vertical Concentrated Load at Top Corner Edge of the Right Glass Panel 1
Test Date: 04/22/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (182.5 lb) 182-184 02:00 -----
25% (91.25 lb) 92-94 03:10 0.00
40% (146 lb) 146-147 04:15 – 06:15 0.00
55% (200.75 lb) 200-203 07:20 – 09:25 0.00
70% (255.5 lb) 256-258 11:00 – 13:05 0.01
85% (310.25 lb) 311 14:10 – 16:10 0.01
100% (365 lb) 365-367 17:20 – 19:25 0.02
25% (91.25 lb) 93 21:00 0.01
1
There is no deflection requirement for this test.
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Specimen 3 of 3 (Continued)

Test Method A
365 lb Horizontal Concentrated Load at Top Corner Edge of the Right Glass Panel
Test Date: 04/22/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (182.5 lb) 184 03:10 -----
25% (91.25 lb) 92 04:20 0.00
40% (146 lb) 146-147 06:40 – 09:00 0.56
55% (200.75 lb) 201 11:40 – 12:50 1.12
70% (255.5 lb) 256-257 15:00 – 17:05 1.70
85% (310.25 lb) 311-312 19:30 – 21:45 2.23
100% (365 lb) 366 23:00 – 25:10 2.76
25% (91.25 lb) 92 29:05 0.22
Deflection Criteria per Section 7.2 of ASTM E 985:
Maximum Allowable Deflection at Test Load:
h 42.5
= = 3.54 > 2.76 ∴ ok
12 12
Maximum Allowable Residual Deflection at 20% Load:
h
20% ×   = 0.2 × 3.54 = 0.71 > 0.22 ∴ ok or 1/2 in > 0.22 ∴ ok
 12 
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2.6 Test Results (Continued)

Test Specimen 3 of 3 (Continued)

Test Method C
50 lb Horizontal Concentrated Load on
One Square Foot Area at Mid-Height of Glass Panel 1
Test Date: 04/22/14
Applied Load E.T. Displacement
Load Level
(lb) (min:sec) (in)
0% (0 lb) 0 00:00 -----
50% (25 lb) 25 00:40 -----
25% (12.5 lb) 12-13 00:55 0.00
40% (20 lb) 20 01:40 – 03:50 0.01
55% (27.5 lb) 28 04:55 – 07:00 0.02
70% (35 lb) 35-36 08:00 – 10:10 0.04
85% (42.5 lb) 43 11:50 – 12:55 0.06
100% (50 lb) 50-51 15:05 – 17:05 0.12
25% (12.5 lb) 13 19:00 0.05
1
There is no deflection requirement for this test.
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3.0 Summary and Conclusions

The 96 in wide by 42-1/2 in high HRBDS (Handrail Base Shoe "Dry-Set") system tested and
reported herein met all of the load and deflection criteria of the referenced standards.

4.0 Closing Statement

Detailed drawings, data sheets, representative samples of test specimens, a copy of this test
report, and all other supporting evidence will be retained by Architectural Testing for a period of
four years from the original test date. At the end of this retention period, said materials shall be
discarded without notice, and the service life of this report by Architectural Testing shall expire.
Results obtained are tested values and were secured using the designated test methods.
This report neither constitutes certification of this product nor expresses an opinion or
endorsement by this laboratory; it is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and
relates only to the tested specimens. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without
the written approval of Architectural Testing.

For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING:

Jarod S. Hardman Leaton Kirk

Laboratory Manager Director – Regional Operations

JSH:ss

Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included.
Appendix A - Drawings (7)
Appendix B - Photographs (3)
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Revision Log

Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s)

0 05/14/14 N/A Original report issue.

This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00708, issued 05/15/13.
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APPENDIX A

Drawings
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APPENDIX B

Photographs
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Photo No. 1
Method B – Typical for all Specimens
Vertical Concentrated Load at Mid-Span of Top Edge of Glass

Photo No. 2
Method B – Typical for all Specimens
Vertical Concentrated Load at Top Corner Edge of Glass of Right Glass Panel
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Photo No. 3
Test Method A – Specimen 1 and 3 Only
Horizontal Concentrated Load at Top Corner Edge of the Right Glass Panel

Photo No. 4
Method A – Specimen 2 Only
Horizontal Concentrated Load at the Top Mid-Span of Glass Panel
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Photo No. 5
Typical Identification of Glass Panel