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OFFICIAL TEST REPORT
(FBC, IBC: 2012, 2015, 2018, ANSI Z97.1, ASTM E2353 – E2358)
The Vedera Glass Railing System is an interior glass rail/ guard/balustrade assembly with full view glazing material that
is point supported with a structural top rail.
Notes
This report does not purport to address all possible impact and load cases that could result in railing system or glazing failure. If additional load or
impact case testing is required by the qualified licensed engineer, please contact the Manufacturer.
For external installations the wind loads and glass stress must be calculated and accounted for by a qualified licensed engineer in charge of the
fixed work. Further, If the system will be installed in exterior locations, corrosion and deterioration testing is required.
The test results herein are intended to assist a qualified licensed engineer in developing a code compliant guard that meets the applicable
requirements of 2012, 2015, and 2018 International Building Code and state codes adopted from the IBC codes. This report is not intended to
demonstrate the code compliance of an installation but is only to be utilized by the qualified licensed engineer in charge in analyzing the glass
stresses and anchorage.
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Report Number:
Manufacturer:
Test Location:
Product Under Test:
Test Witnessed By:
ViewRail-01-2020
ViewRail
2436 Dierdorf Road
Goshen, IN 46526
Vedera Glass Railing
System
Michael Hudson, PE
JJ. Johnson (Manufacturer)
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Signature Page
Michael Hudson, PE 252-382-1884
1725 Unicoi Road mhudson.bsme@yahoo.com
Nashville, NC 27856
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Referenced Codes and Standards
ASTM International
E2353 - 16 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and
Balustrades1
E935 − 13ɛ1 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings 2
E2358 - 17 Standard Specification for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and
Balustrades4
E2025 − 99 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Fenestration Components and Assemblies for Resistance to Impact
Energies3
1. This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2353; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of
revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision
or reapproval. Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E2353 – 14.
DOI:10.1520/E2353-16.
2. This standard is issued under the fixed designation E935; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision,
the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or
reapproval.
ε1 NOTE—Section 1.2 was editorially revised in October 2013.
3. This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2025; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of
revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision
or reapproval.
(Reapproved2006)
NOTICE: This standard has been withdrawn, however other active standards still reference this standard.
4. This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2358; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of
revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision
or reapproval. This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.56 on
Performance of Railing Systems and Glass for Floors and Stairs. Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2017. Published September 2017. Originally approved in 2004. Last
previous edition approved in 2010 as E2358 – 04(2010). DOI: 10.1520/E2358-17.
American National Standards Institute
Z97.1-2015 For safety glazing materials used in buildings –safety performance specifications and methods of test
Consumer Product Safety Commission
16 CFR Ch. II
(1-1-12 Edition) Part 1201 – Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials
International Code Council
2018, 2015, and 2012 International Building Code® (IBC)
2018, 2015, and 2012 International Residential Code® (IRC)
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Railing System Components and Hardware
Glazing Material
Manufacturer: ViewRail – Goshen, Indiana
Overall Glazing Thickness: ½” (Nominal)
Glazing Type: Tempered Transparent Glass (TTG)
Thickness Standard: ASTM C1036
CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201 Category: II1
ANSI Z97.1 Class: A1
1 Intertek Test Report Number K1004.02-119-37 (See Appendix A)
Glazing material has been tested and shown to meet the following minimum material requirements:
Category II (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201)
Class A (ANSI Z97.1 Class)
As required by:
Section 2407.1 of IBC (2018, 2015, 2012)
Section R308.4 of IRC (2018, 2015, 2012)
Section 3.3.1 of ICC-ES AC439
Substitution Note: In accordance with ASTM E2358-17, section 8:
8. Permissible Variations and Substitutions:
8.2 Laminated glass shall be permitted to be substituted for tempered glass provided the structural loads (frame
loads) are met and the nominal thickness is achieved with a minimum interlayer capable of passing ANSI Z97.1 Class A.
Components and Hardware
Component and assembly drawings contained in Appendix B. The glass rail, guard, and balustrade assembly was installed in
the test fixture in accordance with the manufacturers written installation instructions as contained in Appendix C. All test specimens
were conditioned as required by ASTM E2353-16 prior to testing.
Substitution Note: In accordance with ASTM E2358-17, section 8:
8. Permissible Variations and Substitutions:
8.4 Larger systems shall qualify smaller systems provided there is no change to the attachment, anchoring or any
other property that would decrease the structural performance of the system.
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ASTM System Classification
The Vedera Railing is a hybrid classification of Type V (FIG 7b) and Type VI (FIG 8) systems as defined by ASTM E2358-17
The Vedera system is Point Supported with a Protective Structural Top Rail.
Instrumentation
Note
All test instruments were calibrated and are traceable to the International System of Units (SI) through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
or another National Measurement Institute or through consensus standards. ViewRail calibration providers meet the requirements of ISO 17025:2005.
Equipment Description Manufacturer Model/Part Number
Load Cell Zemic H3-C3-1.5t-3B
Digital Readout Scientific Industries FB 10k
Laser Deflection Sensor Keyence IL-300
Actuator McMaster-Carr 6211K74
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Testing Preparation
Test Sequence (All tests performed on a single specimen in the order specified by ASTM E2353-16 and ASTM E935-13)
1. Infill Load Test
a. Vertical Edge of Center Lite
i. 4” x 4”
ii. 12” x 12”
b. Top Horizontal Edge of Center Lite
i. 4” x 4”
ii. 12” x 12”
2. Concentrated Load Test
a. Horizontal
i. Mid-Span of Handrail
ii. Rail Ends
b. Vertical
i. Three Lite Configuration
ii. Two Lite Configuration (Center Lite Removed)
Calculated Permissible Deflection
Permissible deflection under load per ASTM 2358-17 calculated under worst case conditions (minimize h or l value):
h/24 + l/96
(37.2”/24 + 147”/96)
1.55” + 1.53”
3.1”
h/12
37.2”/12
3.1”
l/96
147”/96
1.5”
Maximum Permissible Deflection
Horizontal Load Applied at Rail
Mid-Span
Maximum Permissible Deflection
Vertical Load Applied at Rail Mid-Span
Maximum Permissible Deflection
Load Applied at the Line of
Vertical Support
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Testing: Results
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Appendix A – Glazing Impact Test Report
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Appendix B: System Components and Drawings
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Appendix C: Manufacturer’s Published Installation Instructions
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