ASTM E2353-16
Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades

Standard No.

ASTM E2353-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E2353-21

Latest

ASTM E2353-21

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures to be followed in testing the performance of glazing in permanent railing systems, guards and balustrades including components such as rails and swing gates or other forms of required guardrail opening protection installed in and for assembly, commercial, educational, industrial, institutional, stadiums, recreational, and residential buildings and other structures such as towers or elevated platforms.

1.2 These test methods are applicable to such railing, guard, and balustrade systems having glass or other glazing materials as the major structural component or the infill panel including swing gates and other forms of guardrail protection.

1.3 These test methods can be used to determine whether permanent rails, guards and balustrades including components, having glass or other glazing material comply with requirements of performance specifications, codes, norms, and standards.

1.4 Specifically, these test methods cover procedures for determining the static strength, impact performance, and post-breakage characteristics of railing systems, guards, and balustrades, including a component with glass or other glazing material installed in one, two, three and four-side support systems fastened to concrete, masonry, wood, metal, and related products.

1.5 No consideration is given in these test methods to any possible deterioration of the railing, guard, or balustrade system or their connections and fasteners as resulting from adverse environmental or in-service conditions. The performance of special tests covering this aspect may be desirable.

1.6 These test methods are limited to the application of loads and impact resistance described herein. Whenever uniformly distributed loads are to be resisted by a railing system, guard, or balustrade in accordance with governing specifications, codes, norms, and standards, the effects of such loads on the member stresses shall be determined by calculation and the corresponding concentrated and linear loads shall be tested. Should computations make it possible to provide the needed information, testing can be employed for verification.

1.7 These test methods address the capability of glass or other glazing material supported by rails, guards, or balustrades, or both, in one, two, three, and four-sided support systems to continue in their function as a barrier by remaining in the designed framing system after impact or glazing breakage. These test methods do not address structural limitation of glazed or glass rails, guards, and balustrades or vehicular guards except when in the area of a pedestrian walkway.

1.8 All values are stated in SI units and are to be regarded as standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only. Certain values contained in reference documents cited and quoted herein may be stated in inch-pound units and must be converted by the user.

1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to esta......

ASTM E2353-16 Referenced Document

• ANSI Z97.1 Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
• ASTM E1481 Standard Terminology of Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings
• ASTM E2025 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Fenestration Components and Assemblies for Resistance to Impact Energies
• ASTM E2358 Standard Specification for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
• ASTM E329 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
• ASTM E631 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• ASTM E699 Standard Criteria for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating Building Components in Accordance with Test Methods Promulgated by ASTM Committee E-6
• ASTM E935 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings

ASTM E2353-16 history

• 2021 ASTM E2353-21 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
• 2016 ASTM E2353-16 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
• 2014 ASTM E2353-14 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
• 2006 ASTM E2353-06 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glass in Permanent Glass Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
• 2004 ASTM E2353-04 Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glass in Permanent Glass Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades