details, and purpose of mock-ups. Where mock-ups
have been previously tested for another project or
for commercial production, they may serve the
purpose. When testing of a mock-up is required, the
unit should be erected at a testing laboratory or
other location where adequate testing equipment is
available.
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1.4.2.1
Construction
Construct at [job site] [manufacturer's
plant] [approved testing
laboratory] full size typical wall unit
which incorporates horizontal and
vertical joints, framing, window units,
panels, glazing, and other
accessories as detailed and specified.
Mock-up wall unit size and design
shall be as indicated.
1.4.2.2
Performance Test
Conduct after approval of visual aspects has been obtained.
Finished work
shall match approved mock-up.
1.4.2.3
Approved Mock-Up
After completion and approval of test results [[transport mock-up to job
site and] install, where directed, for reference during construction.]
[Approved mock-up shall remain property of the Contractor.]
1.4.3
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NOTE: The overall performance requirements and
tests will vary with the design and geographical
location of the building as well as with the type of
construction and components specified. Only those
tests which are necessary to establish compliance
with specifications should be included in the
project specification. Refer to AAMA Curtain Wall
Manual for detailed testing methods and the
recommended minimum performance requirements and
safety factors.
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Perform the following tests except that where a curtain wall system or
component of similar type, size, and design as specified for this project
has been previously tested, under the conditions specified herein, the
resulting test reports may be submitted in lieu of testing the components
listed below:
a.
[_____]
b.
[_____]
c.
[_____]
1.4.3.1
Deflection and Structural Tests
No curtain wall framing member shall deflect, in a direction normal to the
plane of the wall, more than 1/175 of its clear span or 20 mm 3/4 inch,
SECTION 08900
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