The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released additional glass-related documents, which are now available on www.glassdocs.com, jointly managed with the Glass Association of…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released additional glass-related documents, which are now available on www.glassdocs.com, jointly managed with the Glass Association of North America (GANA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA). The website serves as a one-stop reference site listing all publications and documents relating to fenestration glass for the benefit of the architectural and code communities in North America. With regards to the category of Design and Fabrication, the following documents are now available: AAMA CW-12-84, Structural Properties of Glass, providing current technical information on the structural properties of glass, and guidance on the selection and use of architectural glass. AAMA DDGA-89, Daylighting Design Guidelines for Roof Glazing in Atrium Spaces, focuses on large roof areas or atriums (30-90% of roof area) for net annual energy and peak demand as key measures of performance. The document outlines a procedure for making early schematic design decisions for the use of relatively large areas of horizontal roof glazing in prototype atrium configuration, also describing energy balance techniques. AAMA CW-13-85, Structural Sealant Glazing Systems, a design guide to the three basic structural silicone sealant glazing systems: 1) all glass, 2) strip window and 3) total wall, which discusses the glass, metal framing and silicone sealant. The category of Voluntary Test and Installation includes the following documents: AAMA 1505-09, Voluntary Test Methods for Thermal Performance of Fenestration Products with Multiple Glazing Options, regarding the procedures to determine thermal performance ratings of products with more than one glazing option, using test data. AAMA 2001-07, Voluntary Specifications for Residential Translucent Sloped Glazing Systems, establishes minimum requirements for the performance features of Residential Translucent Sloped Glazing System products using aluminium, vinyl, wood and/or alternate materials. The category of Codes and Standards provides the following document: AAMA TIR A7-83, Sloped Glazing Guidelines, covering general provisions for design factors, breakage, condensation, loadings, deflection, inspection and testing for skylights and space enclosures tilted more than 15 degrees from the vertical plane. Documents available on www.GlassDocs.com cover all areas of glass for fenestration and are listed as per Codes & Standards, Design & Fabrication, Voluntary Test Methods, Post Fabrication & Installation, Thermal Performance and Care & Maintenance.