Dynamic Testing
QAI offers architects and designers comprehensive mock-up testing capabilities to ensure their curtain walls are properly designed and will function as expected. QAI is not restricted; your largest mock-ups can be constructed and tested outdoors. The results of our testing are used to validate the design, workmanship, material selection, and to gain the approval of clients, architects, and or consultants.
Tests are performed according to AAMA, ASTM, ANSI, CPSC, Architectural Project Specifications, and other standards or test programs. Tests can involve precast structures, metal/glass, exterior skins, live or dead loads. Custom test conditions can be devised by QAI experts to measure other performance attributes.
Test methods and specifications used to obtain data:
- Wind Resistance
- Air Infiltration
- Static & Dynamic Water Resistance
- Condensation
- Structural Loading
- Thermal Cycling
- Impact Safety
- Acoustics
- Interstory Displacement (vertical movement)
- Dynamic Seismic Performance (lateral movement)
- Thermal Transmittance
- Sealant and Gasket Durability
- Impact TAS 201
- Cyclic Load TAS 203
Test equipment includes:
- Pratt & Whitney supercharged airplane engine as air blower
- Water spray racks
- Air flow & pressure control panels with reversible blowers
- Laminar flow elements
- Liquid nitrogen distribution systems
- High pressure hydraulic equipment
- Dynamic seismic racking equipment
Typical Products Tested
- Curtain Wall Systems
For more information about our services please contact us at:
📞 USA 888.540.4024 📞 CANADA 877.461.8378
Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization which serves the building industry, government and individuals with cost effective solutions through our global, in-house capabilities / services.
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