Amendment_2 _Revised_Specs..pdf

FY13 CERDEC FLIGHT ACTIVITY FACILITY

LAKEHURST NAES - JB MCGUIRE/DIX/LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY MAY 20, 2013

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TRANSLUCENT PANELS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Provide commercially available metal framed translucent wall panels which satisfy all requirements contained in this section and have been verified by load testing and independent design analyses (if required) to meet specified design requirements. Provide environmentally preferable products and work practices, applicable to translucent panels, considering raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, and/or disposal of the products or services used in the translucent panels. The translucent panels system shall be UV-stabilized, shatter proof and energy efficient. The plastics used in the manufacture of the translucent panels shall be light transmitting plastics for daylighting applications. Systems shall meet requirements of

UFC 4-010-01.

1.2 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.

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

AA DAF45 (2003; Reaffirmed 2009) Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

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 611 (1998; R 2004) Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C297/C297M (2004; R 2010) Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions

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

ASTM D1003 (2011) Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

ASTM D1037 (2006a) Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials

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ASTM D2244 (2011) Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

ASTM D3841 (1997; R 2008e1) Standard Specification for Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic Panels

ASTM D572 (2004; R 2010) Rubber Deterioration by Heat and Oxygen

ASTM E108 (2011) Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

ASTM E283 (2004) Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen

ASTM E331 (2000; R 2009) Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

ASTM E72 (2005) Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

ICC EVALUATION SERVICE, INC. (ICC-ES)

ICC-ES AC04 (2009) Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panels

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC IBC (2009; Errata First Printing) International Building Code

NATIONAL FENESTRATION RATING COUNCIL (NFRC)

NFRC 100 (2010) Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factors

NFRC 200 (2010) Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 4-010-01 (2012) DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 972 (2006; Reprint Jul 2011) Standard for Burglary Resisting Glazing Material Type

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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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Shop Drawings; G, AE

SD-03 Product Data

Translucent Panels; G, AE Warranty

SD-06 Test Reports

Test Reports

SD-07 Certificates

Systems Qualifications

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. Provide documentation of Qualifications for the following: The manufacturer shall be a company specializing in the manufacture of the specified products with a minimum of 10 years documented experience.

The installer shall have documented experience of 5 years minimum performing the work specified.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

System modules shall be factory assembled to the greatest extent possible.

Panels shall be shipped to the jobsite in rugged shipping units and shall be ready for erection. All translucent panels shall have conspicuous decals affixed warning individuals against sitting or stepping on the units. Translucent panels shall be stored on the long edge, several inches above the ground, blocked and under cover to prevent warping. Deliver translucent panels in manufacturer's original containers, dry, undamaged, with seals and labels intact. All products shall be delivered, stored and protected in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.6 WARRANTY

Provide to the Government the manufacturer's complete warranty for materials, workmanship, and installation. The warranty shall be for 5 years from the time of project completion and shall no be prorated. The warranty shall guarantee, but shall not be limited to, the following:

a. Light transmission and color of the panels shall not change after exposure to heat of 300 degrees F for 25 minutes. In accordance with ASTM D2244, panels shall not darken more than 3.0 Delta E units after 5 years of outdoor weathering in South Florida at 45 degrees facing south. Document compliance with this requirement in submitted Test Reports.

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b. There is no delamination of the panel affecting appearance, performance, weatherability or structural integrity of the panels or the completed system.

c. There is no fiberbloom on the panel face.

d. Change in light transmission of no more than 6 percent in accordance with ASTM D1003, and in color (yellowing index) no more than 10 points in comparison to the original specified value over a 10 year period.

e. Provide a single source warranty for the translucent panels and the framing system. Third party warranty for the translucent panels will not be accepted.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 TRANSLUCENT PANELS

Translucent panels shall be fabricated of glass-fiber reinforced polyester panels conforming to the specified requirements and other appropriate lab test specified criteria, weighing not less than 8 ounces/square foot.

Submit certified Test Reports from independent testing laboratory for each type and class of panel system. Reports shall verify that the material meets specified performance requirements. Previously completed test reports will be acceptable if they are current and indicative of products used on this project. Where a Class A, B or C roof is part of the project, a listing certificate for roof covering systems category shall be provided certifying that the product complies with the safety standards of ASTM E108 and ICC IBC. Size and color of translucent panels shall be as indicated.

2.2 GLASS-FIBER PANELS

Glass-fiber reinforced polyester panels shall conform to ASTM D3841.

2.2.1 Weatherability

The exposed faces of fiberglass sandwich type panels shall have a permanent glass veil erosion barrier embedded integrally to provide maximum long term resistance to reinforcing fiber exposure. The exterior face sheet shall be uniform in strength and be resistant to penetration by pencil point.

2.2.2 Non Combustible Grid Core

The aluminum thermally broken I-beams shall be 6063-T6 with provisions for mechanical interlocking of muntin-mullion and perimeter to prevent high and low intersections which do not allow full bonding surface to contact with face material. Width of I-beam shall be no less than 7/16 inch. I-beam grid shall be machined to tolerances of not greater than plus or minus

0.002 inch for flat panels. Panels shall withstand 1200 degrees F fire for a minimum of one hour without collapse or exterior flaming.

2.2.3 Adhesive

The laminate adhesive shall be heat and pressure resin-type engineered for structural sandwich panel use. Adhesive shall pass testing requirements specified by the International Conference of Building Officials' "Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panel Adhesive". Minimum strength shall be:

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a. Tensile Strength of 750 psi in accordance with ASTM C297/C297M after two exposures to six cycles each of the aging conditions prescribed in

ASTM D1037.

b. Shear Strength, after exposure to five separate aging conditions in accordance with ASTM D1002, shall be:

(1) 540 psi at 50% relative humidity and 73 degrees F.

(2) 800 psi under accelerated aging in accordance with ASTM D1037 at room temperature.

(3) 250 psi under accelerated aging in accordance with ASTM D1037 at 182 degrees F.

(4) 1400 psi after 500 hour Oxygen Bomb in accordance with ASTM D572.

(5) 100 psi at 182 degrees F.

2.2.4 Panel Construction

Provide panels consisting of fiberglass faces laminated to an aluminum I-beam grid core and deflecting no more than 1.9 inches at 30 psf in 10 feet in accordance with ASTM E72, without a supporting frame. Quality control inspections and required testing, conducted at least once each year, shall include manufacturing facilities, sandwich panel components and production sandwich panels for conformance with ICC-ES AC04 or equivalent.

2.3 COMMON PANEL REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 Appearance

The face sheets shall be uniform in color to prevent splotchy appearance.

Faces shall be completely free of ridges and wrinkles which prevent proper surface contact. Clusters of air bubbles/pinholes which collect moisture and dirt are not acceptable.

2.3.2 Panel Fabrication

Panel construction shall meet the following requirements:

a. Light transmission 30 percent; color crystal/crystal.

b. Assembled panel thickness 2-3/4 inches.

c. Grid size shall be 12 x 12 inch.

2.3.3 Thermal Performance

Non-residential translucent panels (including frames and glazing) shall be certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council with a whole-unit Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) maximum of 0.33 determined according to NFRC 200 procedures and a U-factor maximum of 0.23 Btu/hr-ft2-F in accordance with NFRC 100.

2.3.4 Condensation Index Rating

The condensation index rating shall be 80 by AAMA 1503 measured on the bond

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2.4 TRANSLUCENT PANEL SYSTEMS

Submit manufacturer's certificate that the systems meet or exceed specified requirements. Systems shall be evaluated and listed (the whole translucent panel as a unit, not just a glazing material in the unit) by the recognized building code authorities: ICC and SBCCI-Public Safety Testing and Evaluation Services Inc. Product ratings determined using NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 shall be authorized for certification and properly labeled by the manufacturer. Provide translucent panel systems meeting the following requirements:

a. Integral perimeter framing system assembly shall be by the manufacturer.

All members shall be thermally broken.

b. Exterior panel faces shall be crystal in color. Interior panel faces shall be crystal in color.

c. Air infiltration at 1.57 psf shall be less than 0.04 cfm/ft2 and at

6.24 psf shall be less than 0.07 cfm/ft2 in accordance with ASTM E283.

d. Water penetration at test pressure of 15 psf shall be zero in accordance with ASTM E331.

e. Manufacturer shall be responsible for maximum system deflection, in accordance with the applicable building code, and without damage to system performance. Deflection shall be calculated in accordance with engineering principles.

f. Proper weepage elements shall be incorporated within the perimeter framework of the glazing system for drainage of any condensation or water penetration.

g. System shall accommodate movement within the system; movement between the system and perimeter framing components; dynamic loading and release of loads; and deflection of supporting members. This shall be achieved without damage to system or components, deterioration of weather seals and fenestration properties specified.

h. The exterior panel face shall repel an impact of 200 70 foot-pounds without fracture or tear when impacted by a 3.25 inch diameter, 5 pound free falling ball dropped from a vertical distance of 40 feet when tested in accordance with UL 972.

i. Exposed aluminum color shall be as indicated in Section 09 06 90 COLOR SCHEDULE. Corrosion resistant finish shall be anodized finish complying with AA DAF45 and AAMA 611 must be Architectural Class I (0.7 mil or thicker), designation AA-M10-C22- A42, integral color anodized..

k. The system shall require no scheduled recoating to maintain its performance or for UV resistance.

l. Design criteria shall be:

(1) Wind Load: As indicated on the Components and Cladding Wind Diagram on Sheet S-005.

(2) Frame Blast Loads: Framing shall be designed to resist 50 pounds

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(3) Anchor Blast Loads: Anchors shall be designed to resist 100 pounds per square foot blast load.

m. Extruded aluminum shall be 6063-T6 and 6063-T5; all fasteners shall be stainless steel or cadmium plated steel.

2.5 FLEXIBLE SEALING TAPE

Sealing tape shall be manufacturer's standard pre-applied to closure system at the factory under controlled conditions.

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, translucent panel installer and all parties directly affecting and affected by the specified work. Do not commence work until conditions are satisfactory.

3.2 ERECTION

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.

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