Security Impact Glass Intro

HURRICANE IMPACT

SAF-GLAS prouducts consist of a variety of laminates that have passed large missile impact and
cyclic wind pressure tests.

Laminated glass is a multi-functional glazing material that can readily be used in several applications ranging from Residential to Commercial installations.

HURRICANE TEST PROCEDURES

SFBC: Dade County Addition

LARGE MISSILE IMPACT TEST:

  • Consists of three 2"x 4" timbers weiging 9lbs. each and impacting at a speed of 50ft. per sec.
  • Two impacts per specimen, one at the center and one within 6" (152mm) of a corner.
  • All three specimens must pass, one substitute is permitted.

Additional Impact and Cyclic Wind Pressure Test Resutls for SBCCI SSTD 12 and SFBC