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ADAL South Gate ECF - Minot AFB, ND MIE3

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

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*INSULATED TRANSLUCENT FIBERGLASS PANEL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

1.4.1 Force Protection:

1.4.2 Structural Design Loads:

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Manufacturer Qualifications:

1.5.2 Panel system:

1.5.3 Single Source:

1.5.4 Performance Requirements:

1.5.4.1 Panel system:

1.5.5 Installer Qualifications:

1.5.6 Preinstallation Meeting:

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.6.1 Delivery:

1.6.2 Storage:

1.6.3 Handling:

1.7 SEQUENCING

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

1.9 WARRANTY

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PANEL SYSTEM

2.2 PANEL COMPONENTS

2.2.1 Face Sheets:

2.2.1.1 Translucent faces:

2.2.1.2 Face sheets:

2.2.1.3 Interior face sheets:

2.2.1.4 Exterior face sheets:

2.2.1.5 Appearance:

2.2.2 Grid Core:

2.2.2.1 Thermally broken Aluminum I-beam grid core:

2.2.2.2 I-beam Thermal break:

2.2.3 Laminate Adhesive:

2.3 PANEL CONSTRUCTION

2.4 BATTENS AND PERIMETER CLOSURE SYSTEM

2.4.1 Closure system:

2.4.2 Sealing tape:

2.4.3 Fasteners:

2.4.4 Finish:

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

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3.2 PREPARATION

3.2.1 Metal Protection:

3.3 INSTALLATION

3.4 CLEANING

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*INSULATED TRANSLUCENT FIBERGLASS PANEL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AAMA)

AAMA 1503 (2009) Voluntary Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall Sections

AAMA 1503.1 Thermal Transmittance and Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall Sections.

AAMA 2604 (2017a) Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B209 (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

ASTM B221 (2021) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

ASTM C297 Tensile Strength of Flat Sandwich Constructions in Flatwise Plane.

ASTM D635 (2018) Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position

ASTM D1002 (2010; R 2019) Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)

ASTM D1037 (2012) Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials

ASTM D1435 (2013) Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics

ASTM D1929 (2020) Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of

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Plastics

ASTM D2244 (2016) Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

ASTM D3841 (2016) Standard Specification for Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels

ASTM D4060 (2019) Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser

ASTM E72 (2015) Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

ASTM E108 (2020a) Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

ASTM E283 (2019) Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen

ASTM E330 (2014) Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

ASTM E331 (2000; R 2016) Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

ASTM E1886 (2019) Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials

ASTM E1886-05 Performance of Systems Impacted by Missile(s) to Cyclic Pressure Differentials

ASTM E1996 (2017) Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes

ASTM E1996-05 Performance of Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes

NATIONAL FENESTRATION RATING COUNCIL (NFRC)

NFRC 100 (2020) Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factors

NFRC 200 (2020) Procedure for Determining

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Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 723 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

UL 790 (2022) UL Standard for Safety Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

UL 972 (2006; Reprint Nov 2020) UL Standard for Safety Burglary Resisting Glazing Material Type

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 4-010-01 (2018; with Change 1, 2020) DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

1.2 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Materials in this technical specification may contribute towards contract compliance with sustainability requirements. See Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING for project requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings; G, DO

Include plans, elevations, sections, and details, indicating dimensions, tolerances, profiles, connections, provisions for expansion and contraction, drainage, flashing, finish, and glazing.

SD-03 Product Data; G, DO

Submit manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

Preparation instructions and recommendations.

Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

Installation methods.

Maintenance instructions.

SD-04 Samples; G, DO

For each finish product and glazing material specified, submit one panel sample showing thickness, facesheets, colors and

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SD-06 Test Reports

Submit certified test reports from a qualified independent testing agency, indicating skylights and wall systems comply with specified requirements, based on testing of current products.

Submit results from the following tests:

Flame spread and smoke development, UL 723 UL listed class A roof system, UL 790 Class A roof covering burning brand ASTM E108 Burn extent, ASTM D635 Self-ignition, ASTM D1929 Color change, ASTM D2244 Impact strength, exterior face sheets, UL 972 Accelerated aging, ASTM D1037 Bond strength, ASTM C297and ASTM D1002 Air infiltration, ASTM E283 Water penetration, ASTM E331 Uniform load deflection, ASTM E330 Panel Insulating U-factor, NFRC 100 Certification of U factor, NRFC Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient, NFRC 200 Condensation Resistance Factor, AAMA 1503.1 International Building Code Evaluation Report

1.4 STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

The insulated translucent fiberglass sandwich panel system shall meet structural requirements as follows:

1.4.1 Force Protection:

Force Protection Blast load requirement: Portions of the facility not meeting the required standoff distance, are exposed to blast load requirements of UFC 4-010-01. Where indicated as ATFP panels, panels are to meet "Low Level of Protection" requirements refer to Table 2-1 .

1.4.2 Structural Design Loads:

System shall be designed and installed to support/restist all applicable structural loadings indicated in in the structural portion of the design drawings. This includes, but is not limited to live load, dead load, snow/dift loads, wind loads, etc.

Maximum allowable deflection under maximum design loads (wind, snow, dead, live, etc.) is limited to L/60.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Manufacturer Qualifications:

Manufacturer to have minimum ten years documented experience in the fabrication of wall systems of the type required for this project and be capable of providing field service representation during installation.

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1.5.2 Panel system:

1. Panel system must be listed by an ANSI accredited Evaluation Service, which requires quality control inspections and fire, structural and water infiltration testing of sandwich panel systems by an accredited agency.

2. Quality control inspections shall be conducted at least once each year and shall include manufacturing facilities, sandwich panel components and production sandwich panels for conformance with AC177 "Translucent Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Faced Panel Wall, Roof and Skylight Systems" as issued by the ICC-ES.

1.5.3 Single Source:

Obtain each type of panel and liner panels, clips, closures and other accessories from the standard products of the single source from a single manufacturer to operate as a complete system for the intended use.

1.5.4 Performance Requirements:

The manufacturer shall be responsible for the configuration and fabrication of the complete panel system.

1.5.4.1 Panel system:

Panel system shall have less than 0.01cfm/ft² air leakage by ASTM E283 at

6.24 PSF (50 mph) and no water penetration by ASTM E331 at 10 psf and structural testing by ASTM E330.

[*Am. #0002] Translucent panels must be impact-resistant meeting the requirements of an approved impact-resisting standard: ASTM E1996 and

ASTM E1886.

a. Panel System designed to meet Missile "C" per ASTM E1996. [**Am.

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1.5.5 Installer Qualifications:

Installer to have minimum five years documented experience in the work of this section who has specialized in the installation of work similar to that required for this project.

1.5.6 Preinstallation Meeting:

Convene a preinstallation meeting 2 weeks before start of installation of wall systems. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Contractor, Architect and installer. Review requirements for preparation, installation, cleaning, protection, and coordination with other work.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.6.1 Delivery:

Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, undamaged condition, with labels clearly identifying product name, manufacturer, and location of installation.

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1.6.2 Storage:

Store products on edge above the floor and under cover in a clean, dry area until ready for installation.

1.6.3 Handling:

Protect materials and finish from damage during handling and installation.

1.7 SEQUENCING

a. Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.9 WARRANTY

Submit manufacturer's and installer's written warranty agreeing to repair or replace panel system work which fails in materials or workmanship within 2 years of the date of delivery. The warranty is to be issued directly to the Government. The warranty is to provide that if within the warranty period the translucent panel system shows evidence of excess weathering resulting from defective materials, correction of the defective workmanship is to be the responsibility of the translucent panel system manufacturer. The installer is responsible for weather tightness of the installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PANEL SYSTEM

See the design drawings for general size and configuration of panel system to be installed on this project. The panel system provided shall conform to all requirements identified in the design drawings and the following:

1. Panels shall be constructed of the largest standard size panels available.

2. If panels cannot be fabricated from single panels, seams shall run parallel to the direction of slope identified in the design drawings, so as to reduce the need for water to flow over panel seams.

3. Provide custom panel sizes, if required, to meet the dimensionsal constraints identified in the design drawings. Field verify all conditions.

4. The panel system shall be weathertight and watertight. It shall sit on or attached to the structural system as shown in the design drawings. Panels shall be flashed and enclosed in a manner that is in compatible and in compliance with installation and warranty requirements of the insulated wall system.

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2.2 PANEL COMPONENTS

2.2.1 Face Sheets:

2.2.1.1 Translucent faces:

Manufactured from glass fiber reinforced thermoset resins, formulated specifically for architectural use.

a. Thermoplastic (e.g. polycarbonate, acrylic) faces are not acceptable.

b. Face sheets shall not deform, deflect or drip when subjected to fire or flame.

2.2.1.2 Face sheets:

Face sheets shall not delaminate when exposed to 200°F for 30 minutes per IBC or 300°F for 25 minutes.

2.2.1.3 Interior face sheets:

a. Flame spread: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed, which requires periodic unannounced retesting, with flame spread rating no greater than 50 and smoke developed no greater than 250 when tested in accordance with UL 723 . Submit UL Card

b. Burn extent by ASTM D635 shall be no greater than 1 inch(Class

CC1).

2.2.1.4 Exterior face sheets:

a. Color stability: Full thickness of the exterior face sheet shall not change color more than 3 CIE Units DELTA E by ASTM D2244 after 5 years outdoor South Florida weathering at 5 degrees facing south, determined by the average of at least three (3) white samples with and without a protective film or coating to ensure long-term color stability. (Seven (7) units for Class A roof system after 3 years exposure).

b. Abrasion and Erosion Resistance: Exterior face shall have a permanent glass erosion barrier embedded beneath the surface to provide long-term resistance to reinforcing fiber exposure. Exterior face surface loss shall not exceed .7 mils and 40 mgs when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4060 employing CS17 abrasive wheels at a head load of 500 grams for 1000 cycles.

c. Strength: Exterior face sheet shall be uniform in strength, impenetrable by hand held pencil and repel an impact minimum of 70ft.

lbs. without fracture or tear when impacted by a 3-1/4inch diameter, 5

lb. free-falling ball per UL 972 .

2.2.1.5 Appearance:

a. Exterior face sheets: Hi-Impact face, "White" in color. Thickness as required to resist structural and windborne debris requirements, not less than 0.060 inch thick.

b. Interior face sheets: Smooth, 0.045 inch thick and "White" or

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"Crystal" in color.

c. Face sheets shall not vary more than +/- 10% in thickness and be uniform in color.

2.2.2 Grid Core:

2.2.2.1 Thermally broken Aluminum I-beam grid core:

Thermally broken I-beam grid core shall be of 6063-T6 or 6005-T5 aluminum alloy and temper with provisions for mechanical interlocking of muntin-mullion and perimeter. Width of I-beam shall be no less than 7/16 inch.

2.2.2.2 I-beam Thermal break:

Minimum 1 inch thermal break (thermoset).

2.2.3 Laminate Adhesive:

1. Heat and pressure resin type adhesive engineered for structural sandwich panel use, with minimum 25-years field use. Adhesive shall pass testing requirements specified by the International Code Council Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panel Adhesives.

2. Minimum tensile strength of 750 PSI when the panel assembly is tested by ASTM C297 after two (2) exposures to six (6) cycles each of the aging conditions prescribed by ASTM D1037.

3. Minimum shear strength of the panel adhesive by ASTM D1002 after exposure to four (4) separate conditions:

a. 50% Relative Humidity at 68° F: 540 PSI

b. 182° F: 100 PSI

c. Accelerated Aging by ASTM D1037 at room temperature: 800 PSI

d. Accelerated Aging by ASTM D1037 at 182° F: 250 PSI

2.3 PANEL CONSTRUCTION

1. Provide sandwich panels of flat fiberglass reinforced translucent face sheets laminated to a grid core of mechanically interlocking thermally broken (or aluminum) I-beams. The adhesive bonding line shall be straight, cover the entire width of the I-beam and have a neat, sharp edge.

a. Thickness: 2-3/4 inch.

b. Light transmission: 23%.

c. Solar heat gain coefficient 26.

d. U- factor by NFRC certified laboratory: 2-3/4 inch thermally broken I-beam 0.23.

e. Complete insulated panel system shall have NFRC certified U-factor of 0.33 or better.

f. Grid pattern: Nominal size 12" x 24".

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2. Panels shall deflect no more than 1.9" at 30 psf in 10'-0" span without a supporting frame by ASTM E72.

3. Panels shall withstand 1200°F fire for minimum one (1) hour without collapse or exterior flaming.

4. Thermally broken panels:

a. Minimum Condensation Resistance Factor of 80 by AAMA 1503 measured on the bond line.

b. Panel system shall pass Class A Roof Burning Brand Test by

ASTM E108

(Optional)c. Panel system shall be UL listed as a Class A Roof by UL 790 , which requires periodic unannounced inspections and retesting by Underwriters Laboratories.

5. Panel System shall meet the fall through requirements of OSHA

1910.23 as demonstrated by testing in accordance with ASTM E661, thereby not requiring supplemental screens or railings.

2.4 BATTENS AND PERIMETER CLOSURE SYSTEM

2.4.1 Closure system:

Extruded aluminum 6063-T6 and 6063-T5 alloy and temper clamp-tite screw type closure system.

Thermally broken perimeter system shall have a urethane bridge.

2.4.2 Sealing tape:

Manufacturer's standard, pre-applied to closure system at the factory under controlled conditions.

2.4.3 Fasteners:

300 series stainless steel screws for aluminum closures, excluding final fasteners to the building.

2.4.4 Finish:

Exposed aluminum to be manufacturer's factory applied finish that meets the performance requirements of AAMA 2604.

1. Color to be selected from manufacturer's standard colors.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

Field verify all submitted opening sizes, dimensions and tolerances;

preparation of openings shall include isolating dissimilar materials from aluminum system to avoid damage by electrolysis. The installer shall examine area of installation to verify readiness of site conditions and to notify the Contractor about any defects requiring correction. Verify when structural support is ready to receive all specified work and to convene a pre-installation conference, if approved by the Contracting Officer, including the Contractor, panel installer and all parties directly affecting and affected by the specified work. Do not commence work until

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3.2 PREPARATION

3.2.1 Metal Protection:

1. Where aluminum will contact dissimilar metals, protect against galvanic action by painting contact surfaces with primer or by applying sealant or tape recommended by manufacturer for this purpose.

2. Where aluminum will contact concrete or masonry, protect against corrosion by painting contact surfaces with bituminous paint or method recommended by manufacturer.

3. Where aluminum will contact pressure treated wood, separate dissimilar materials by methods recommended by manufacturer.

3.3 INSTALLATION

Erect translucent panel system in accordance with the approved shop drawings supplied by the manufacturer. Submit drawings showing fabrication details, materials, dimensions, installation methods, anchors, and relationship to adjacent construction. Fastening and sealing shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's shop drawings. All panel protection shall be removed and, after other trades have completed work on adjacent materials, panel installation shall be carefully inspected and adjusted, if necessary, to ensure proper installation and weather-tight conditions.

All staging, lifts and hoists required for the complete installation and field measuring shall be provided. System shall be installed clean of dirt, debris or staining and thoroughly examined for removal of all protective material prior to final inspection of the designated work area.

1. Install the panel system in accordance with the manufacturer's installation recommendations and approved shop drawings.

a. Anchor component parts securely in place by permanent mechanical attachment system.

b. Accommodate thermal and mechanical movements.

c. Set perimeter framing in a full bed of sealant compound, or with joint fillers or gaskets to provide weather-tight construction.

2. Install joint sealants at perimeter joints and within the panel system in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions.

3.4 CLEANING

Clean the panel system inside and outside, immediately after installation, according to manufacturer's written recommendations. Collect and place scrap/waste materials in containers. Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site;

transport demolished materials from government property and legally dispose of them.

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