A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Compendium of the Performance Testing Program. Operation Breakthrough. Volume 6
This report is a compendium of the testing program performed on housing built by Operation Breakthrough (OB), HUD's program to promote housing construction and improve the housing industry. An important feature of OB was its requirement that all materials and methods be tested against performance standards, to encourage the use of new methods and materials. Guidelines for performance testing included adherence to established building codes, development of criteria not treated by the codes, and standards of performance which did not specify materials, if possible. The tests were to determine the properties of new materials and measure performance of systems and materials within a dwelling. Completed dwellings were also evaluated, and tests were used to establish or determine compliance with criteria. Systems ranging from plumbing and appliances to walls, doors, and windows were evaluated, with tests falling into three categories: fire safety; structural behavior; and miscellaneous areas, including acoustics, plumbing, electrical systems, projectile impact on roofs or siding, paint durability, and the thermal performance of a wood - frame townhouse. Fire safety tests covering fire endurance, spread of flames, and smoke generation are noted. Structural tests consisted of both exploratory tests not pertaining to any particular OB housing system and tests related to specific OB systems intended to study properties of materials, construction details, assemblies, and large units. References, charts, and illustrations are provided.
Compendium of the Performance Testing Program. Operation Breakthrough. Volume 6
This report is a compendium of the testing program performed on housing built by Operation Breakthrough (OB), HUD's program to promote housing construction and improve the housing industry. An important feature of OB was its requirement that all materials and methods be tested against performance standards, to encourage the use of new methods and materials. Guidelines for performance testing included adherence to established building codes, development of criteria not treated by the codes, and standards of performance which did not specify materials, if possible. The tests were to determine the properties of new materials and measure performance of systems and materials within a dwelling. Completed dwellings were also evaluated, and tests were used to establish or determine compliance with criteria. Systems ranging from plumbing and appliances to walls, doors, and windows were evaluated, with tests falling into three categories: fire safety; structural behavior; and miscellaneous areas, including acoustics, plumbing, electrical systems, projectile impact on roofs or siding, paint durability, and the thermal performance of a wood - frame townhouse. Fire safety tests covering fire endurance, spread of flames, and smoke generation are noted. Structural tests consisted of both exploratory tests not pertaining to any particular OB housing system and tests related to specific OB systems intended to study properties of materials, construction details, assemblies, and large units. References, charts, and illustrations are provided.
Compendium of the Performance Testing Program. Operation Breakthrough. Volume 6
1976
96 pages
Report
No indication
English
NTIS | 1972
NTIS | 1971