METHOD STATEMENT

GLASS IMPACT TESTING

SFMC - Riyadh
Advance Manufacturing for Metal & Glass

VJ107/02/11/2021/MS 01

SFMC, Riyadh
MS Date: 11/2/21 1:24 PM
File: VJ107
File Name: VJ107-SFMC Impact Test MSrev1

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Table of Contents
SFMC - Riyadh ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1. General Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 4
2. Witnesses ................................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Glass Test Result ..................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Test Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. Test History ..................................................................................................................................... 5
4.2. Description of Modification or Adjustments .................................................................................. 5
4.3. Compliance Statement.................................................................................................................... 5
5. Test Performance and Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
6. Mock-up Diagram.................................................................................................................................... 6
6.1. BS EN 12600 .................................................................................................................................... 6
7. Test Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 7
7.1. Test for behavior on Impact, BS EN 12600 ..................................................................................... 7
7.1.1. Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 7
7.1.2. Test Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 7
7.1.3. Acceptance Criteria ................................................................................................................. 8
7.1.4. Classification ........................................................................................................................... 8
8. Testing Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 9
9. Photos ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

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GLASS IMPACT TESTING
SFMC, Riyadh
1. General Parameters
TEST SEQUENCE
Test 1 Glass Impact Test Ad Hoc Testing with procedures
abstracted from BS EN 12600

RELEVANT INFORMATION
Glass Type Laminated Glass
Glass Thickness
Specimen Size As informed by contractor Client chosen the 8 sets glass for lamination Process (HS &
Temp); It will deliver to site.
Glasses from factory
1.
1466mm X 1785mm (4mm+1.52PVB+4mm) Laminated Heat Strengthened
glass – 01 pcs.
2. 1466mm X 1785mm (4mm+1.52PVB+4mm) Laminated Tempered glass – 01
pcs.
3. 1316mm X 1785mm (4mm+1.52PVB+4mm) Laminated Heat Strengthened
glass – 01 pcs.
4. 1316mm X 1785mm (4mm+1.52PVB+4mm) Laminated Tempered glass – 01
pcs.
Laminated types 4 pcs - both side impact test at site.
Contractor will deglaze the glasses chosen by the client at site which been installed.
Deglazed and IGU separated to keep lamination glasses only for both side impact test.
1. 1466mm X 1785mm (4mm+1.52PVB+4mm) Laminated Tempered glass – 02
pcs.
2. 1316mm X 1785mm (4mm+1.52PVB+4mm) Laminated Tempered glass – 02
pcs.

So, 4 Pcs from Factory + 4 Pcs from Site – to be tested (impact test on both face of
lamination.

Flat/Curve Flat

Client Will be indicated in final report

Main Contractor Will be indicated in final report
Alum. Contractor Will be indicated in final report
Consultant Will be indicated in final report
Project Manager Will be indicated in final report

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2. Witnesses
NAME COMPANY TELEPHONE

Will be indicated in final report

3. Glass Test Result

Will be indicated in final report

4. Test Summary
4.1. Test History
No. TEST DATE & TIME PASS / FAIL
Will be indicated in final report

4.2. Description of Modification or Adjustments

• As per BS EN 12600, dimensions of test pieces shall be 876±2mm (width) x 1938±2mm
(height). But as per site condition, sizes of the test pieces are as mentioned above.
• According to standard, the test shall be carried out on 4 pieces of identical structures and
nominal thickness. But as per client requirement, test will be carried on pieces mentioned.
• According to standard, the test shall be carried out at 20 +/- 5 oC controlled environment.
Due to uncontrollable environment at site, we shall record the temperature at site and
same shall be mentioned.

4.3. Compliance Statement

Will be indicated in final report

This Method Statement is respectfully submitted by:

Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants

Method Statement Prepared by: Reviewed & Authorized by:

Swaminathan Rejimon Bhami

Site Testing Engineer Site Testing Manager

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5. Test Performance and Requirements
Test Criteria Reference

A. Test Briefing
B. Visual Inspection
2. Impact Test BS EN 12600

Drop height 190 mm, 450 mm, 1200 mm

Impactor Pneumatic tire 3.50-R8 4 PR,

(pressure = 50 psi)
Weight 50±0.1 kg

6. Mock-up Diagram
6.1. BS EN 12600

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7. Test Procedures
7.1. Test for behavior on Impact, BS EN 12600
7.1.1. PREPARATION
a. Prepare samples of each glass for the test as mentioned above.
b. Place the test piece into the main frame and clamped so that its edges are encased in the
rubber and kept in position. The rubber shall be compressed by not more than 10 % to 15 % of
its thickness.
c. Temperature shall be recorded and same shall be mention in the report.
d. When the impactor is hanging freely, at rest, the distance between the fully inflated tyres and
the surface of the test piece shall not exceed 15mm and shall not be less than 5mm and the
center line of the impactor shall be within 50mm radially from the center of the test piece.
7.1.2. TEST PROCEDURE

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a. Raise the impactor to a drop height of 190 mm and stabilize. The suspension cable shall be
taut and the axis of the impactor and cable shall be in line.
b. Release the impactor so that it swings in a pendulum arc and strikes the test piece.
c. Inspect the test piece after impact and note if it remains unbroken, or if it broke in accordance
with the requirements.
• It has remained unbroken
• It has broken safely in accordance with the requirement mentioned in section 7.1.3.
• It has broken and failed to comply with the standard.
d. Repeat the same test on the other sample of the same materials.
e. If any of the two pieces fails to confirm to the requirements of section 7.1.3., terminate the
procedure. If any of two test pieces either do not break or else broken according to the criteria
given in section 7.1.3. and the test shall be conducted on other side of the laminated glass.
f. If any of the two test pieces fails to confirm to the requirements of section 7.1.3., terminate the
procedure. If two test pieces either do not break or else broken according to the criteria given
in section 7.1.3. and it is required to test the material to a higher impact level, increase the drop
height (450 mm and 1200 mm) to the next level. Repeat the test on other sample of the same
material.
7.1.3. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
BS EN 12600 gives the following acceptance criteria when specimens are tested in accordance
with BS EN 12600:2002 Clause 4:
Each Specimen shall either not break or shall break as defined in one of the following ways:
a) Numerous cracks appear, but no shear of opening is allowed within the test piece
through which a 76 mm diameter sphere can pass when a maximum force of 25 N is
applied, Additionally, if particles are detached from the test piece up to 3 min after
impact, they shall in total weigh no more than a mass equivalent to 10 000 mm² of the
original test piece. The largest single particle shall weigh less than the mass equivalent
to 4 400 mm² of the original test piece.
b) Disintegration occurs and the 10 largest crack- free particles collected within 3 min after
impact and weighted all together within 5 min of impact shall weigh no more than the
mass equivalent to 6 500 mm² of the original test piece. The particles shall be selected
only from the portion of the original test piece exposed to the test frame. Only the
exposed area of any particle retained in the test frame shall be taken into account in
determining the mass equivalent.
7.1.4. CLASSIFICATION
General:
Glazing confirms to this European standard is classified as follows:
• Its performance under the impact test.
• The drop height at which breakage occurred.
• The drop height at which product passed in accordance with a) of section 7.1.3.
• The drop height at which product passed in accordance with b) of section 7.1.3.
• The mode of breakage of the material if it remains unbroken after the impact test.
Drop height class:
Glazing shall be classified as follows:

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 • Class 3 – material that conforms to the requirements of section 7.1.3., when tested by
the method given in section 7.1.2. at a drop height of 190mm.
• Class 2 – material that conforms to the requirements of section 7.1.3., when tested by
the method given in section 7.1.2. at a drop height of 190mm and 450mm.
• Class 1 – material that conforms to the requirements of section 7.1.3., when tested by
the method given in section 7.1.2. at a drop height of 190mm, 450mm and 1200mm.
Mode of breakage:
If all test pieces remain unbroken at the drop height appropriate to its intended drop height class,
the mode of breakage shall be determined. The mode of breakage shall be described as follows:
• Type A – numerous cracks appear forming separate fragments with sharp edges, some of
which are large.
• Type B – numerous cracks appear, but the fragments hold together and do not separate.
• Type C – disintegration occurs, leading to a large number of small particles that are
relatively harmless.
Performance classification:
α(β)Φ
where,
α – is the highest drop height class at which the product either did not break or broke in
accordance with a) or b) of section 7.1.3.
β – is the mode of breakage
Φ – is the highest drop height class at which the product either did not break or when
broke, broke in accordance with a) of section 7.1.3.
When a glass product breaks at a drop height of 190mm and the breakage is not in accordance
with a) of section 7.1.3., then the value of Φ quoted shall be zero.

8. Testing Equipment
Equipment used for the test as enumerated below which requires calibration are all covered by valid
calibration certificates.
a. Work table and tapes.
b. Main frame and clamping frame.
c. Two pneumatic tyres, Tyre 3.50-R8 4PR. The mass shall in total mass of 50±0.1 kg.
d. Steel sphere 76 mm in diameter.

9. Photos
(To be attached on the final report).

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