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Wind Science & Engineering Research Center Debris Impact Test Facility P.O. Box 41023 Lubbock, Texas 79409-1023

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Report No. _20120419A Specimen No. _Multiple____ Test Date: _April 19, 2012_

1.0 MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION

1.1 NAME OF APPLICANT: Vantem Composite Technologies 710 FM 306 New Braunfels, TX

1.2 CONTACT PERSON: Mr. David Densford 1.3 TEST LAB CERTIFICATION: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and

the ICC-500 Shelter Standard; ISO 17025 certified tests available.

2.0 TEST UNIT IDENTIFICATION

2.1 PRODUCT TYPE: Series 1 - Series 8 - Hurricane Panels 2.2 MODEL NUMBER: Unavailable 2.3 CONFIGURATION: Hurricane Panels 2.4 SAMPLE SIZE: 4-ft. x 4-ft. 2.5 PANEL UNITS: 4-ft. x 4-ft. 2.6 DOOR ASSEMBLY: N/A 2.7 DRAWINGS: N/A

3.0 TEST UNIT DESCRIPTION 3.1 ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTION:

3.1.1 Series 1 - Series 3 Panels: 10-in. structural insulated panels with 1 lb. density EPS foam and 7/16-in. OSB on both faces and 40 mils. of Poly Tuff poly urea coating. Panels tested for ICC-500 hurricane wind speeds ranging from 150 mph to 130 mph.

3.1.2 Series 4 Panels: 10-in. structural insulated panels with 1/2 lb. density EPS foam and

7/16-in. OSB on both faces. Panels tested for ICC-500 and FEMA 361/320 hurricane wind speeds of 140 mph.

3.1.3 Series 5 - Series 8 Panels: 4 1/2-in. structural insulated panels with 1/2 lb. density

EPS foam and 7/16-in. OSB on both faces. Panels tested to the Florida Building Code and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) hurricane envelope wind speed.

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4.0 TEST RESULTS

4.1 SCOPE: Conduct Missile Impact Test on Above Ground Shelter Assembly 4.2 SUMMARY OF RESULTS:

Test Method Test Conditions Test Conclusion Missile Impact Test

FEMA 320 & ICC-500 – Hurricane Protocols 1-3, See Appendix A

9-lb. 2 x 4 The Series 1 - 8 panels passed the impact tests relating to various hurricane wind speed. See Article 5.0 Conclusions.

4.3 OUTDOOR WEATHER CONDITIONS:

Temperature 87 degrees Wind 12 mph Relative Humidity 69 %

4.4 MISSILE IMPACT TEST RESULTS: Missile Type: 2 x 4 Missile Weight: 9 lb. Missile Impact Speed: Impact speeds relating to various hurricane wind speeds

Impact Tests

Spec. / Impact

No.

Velocity (mph)

Location Results

1 / 1 108 Speed for 220 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact panel center

Total perforation of panel; see photos, pages 7 & 8.

1 / 2 73 Speed for 180 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact top left corner

Total perforation of panel; see photos, pages 9&10.

1 / 3 67 Speed for 160 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact lower left corner

Impact too low for reliable data collection; see photos, page 11.


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1 / 4 55 Speed for 160 mph

Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact lower right

Total perforation 2.75-ft. past panel back; see photos, pages 12&13.

1 / 5 60 Speed for 150 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact top right

Perforation of panel back and blowout; see photos, pages 14 &15.

1 / 6 55 Speed for 140 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact high panel center

Penetration of panel without perforation of back; 1-in. deformation of back panel face see photos, pages 16&17.


4.5-in. panel penetration; see photos, pages 18&19.

2 / 2 59 Speed for 140 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact low left corner

Total penetration with back face material petaled and spewed into the safe compartment; see photos, pages 20&21.

2 / 3 57 Speed for 140 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact lower right corner

Perforation of panel and back face with foam spewed into the safe compartment; see photos, pages 22&23.


4-in. penetration of panel; see photos, pages 24&25.

3 / 1 53 Speed for 130 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact panel right center

7.25-in. penetration of panel; see photos, page 26.

3 / 2 53 Speed for 130 mph Hurricane (ICC-500) Impact panel high center

7.25-in. penetration of panel; see photos, page 27&28.


6.62-in. penetration of panel; see photos, pages 29&30.








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4 / 4 71 Speed for 140 mph Hurricane (FEMA), Impact panel low center

6-in. penetration of panel; see photos, pages 37&38.

4 / 5 71 Speed for 140 mph Hurricane (FEMA), Impact panel upper left corner


4 / 6 72 Speed for 140 mph Hurricane (FEMA), Impact panel upper right corner

5.5-in. penetration of panel with 0.625 deformation of back poly skin; see photos, pages 41&42.

5 / 1 44 ASTM E1886/E1996 Hurricane Envelope Std. Impact panel center

1-in. penetration; see photos, pages 43&44.



6 / 2 34 ASTM E1886/E1996 Hurricane Envelope Std. Impact upper right corner

1.5-in. penetration; see photos, pages 47&48.

6 / 3 35 ASTM E1886/E1996 Hurricane Envelope Std. Impact lower left corner

1.75-in. penetration see photos, pages 49&50.

7 / 1 35 ASTM E1886/E1996 Hurricane Envelope Std. Impact lower left corner






8 / 2 36 ASTM E1886/E1996 Hurricane Envelope Std. Impact upper right corner



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5.0 CONCLUSIONS

Within the bounds of reasonable engineering and technical certainty, and subject to change if additional information becomes available, the following is my professional opinion: Impact tests were conducted on April 19, 2012 on eight series of hurricane panels for Vantem Composite Technologies. The results of the impact tests in listed in the Table of Conclusions below. FEMA 320/361 and ICC-500 are life safety shelter standards that address both tornado and hurricane perils. These tests require only one test specimen, since the peril is random and the life safety debris impact tests are extreme. The debris criteria requires a 9 lb. wooden 2-in. x 4-in. to be propelled at 0.5 x the hurricane design wind speeds as listed in ASCE 7-05 for the FEMA standards or 0.4 x hurricane design wind speeds for ICC-500. The ASTM E1886/1996 is a building envelope standard that addresses walls, roof assemblies, doors and windows subjected to hurricane debris. The ASTM standard requires three test specimens be impacted at least twice by a 9 lb. wooden 2-in. x 4-in. travelling at 34 mph. The ASTM test is required for coastal and debris impact regions for the States of Florida and Texas. All tests were conducted in strict accordance to the guidelines of FEMA 320/361, ICC-500, and ASTM E1886/E1996. Refer to Appendix A for test protocols.

TABLE OF CONCLUSIONS Tested Series

Hurricane Wind Speed

Projectile Speed Qualified ICC-500 FEMA ASTM

1 220 110 N/A N/A No 1 180 72 N/A N/A No 1 160 64 N/A N/A No 1 150 60 N/A N/A No 2 140 56 N/A N/A No 3 130 52 N/A N/A Yes 4 140 56 N/A N/A Yes 4 140 N/A 70 N/A Yes 5 130*-146** N/A N/A 34 No, only 1

specimen 6 130*-146** N/A N/A 34 Yes 7 130*-146** N/A N/A 34 Yes 8 130*-146** N/A N/A 34 Yes *130 mph, Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) **146 mph, State of Florida, Miami-Dade County


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The WISE at Texas Tech University looks forward to the opportunity to working further with your company.

______________________________ Engineer of Record Larry J. Tanner, P.E.


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Series 1 Impact 1


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Series 1 Impact 2


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Series 1 Impact 3


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Series 1 Impact 4


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Series 1 Impact 5


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Series 1 Impact 6


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Series 2 Impact 1


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Series 2 Impact 2


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Series 2 Impact 3


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Series 2 Impact 4


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Series 3 Impact 1


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Series 3 Impact 2


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Series 3 Impact 3


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Series 4 Impact 1


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Series 4 Impact 2


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Series 4 Impact 3


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Series 4 Impact 4


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Series 4 Impact 5


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Series 4 Impact 6


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Series 5 Impact 1


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Series 6 Impact 1


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Series 6 Impact 2


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Series 6 Impact 3


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Series 7 Impact 1


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Series 7 Impact 2


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Series 8 Impact 1


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Series 8 Impact 2


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APPENDIX A – TEST PROTOCOLS The Wind Science and Engineering research Center performs debris impact tests on storms shelters, shelter components, and building materials to evaluate their ability to resist various types of projectiles propelled at different speeds in accordance to accepted and proposed test protocols as follows:

Protocols for Debris Impact Testing

Protocol 1 Hurricane envelope impact by a 9 lb. wood 2”x4” propelled at 34 mph, in accordance with the Florida building Code, the International Code Council and the Texas Dept. of Insurance windstorm Resistant Construction Guide.

Protocol 2 Hurricane shelter speed impact by a 9 lb. wood 2”x4” propelled at 0.40 x the design wind speed (mph) for horizontal impacts and 0.10 x the design wind speed (mph) for vertical impacts, in accordance to the proposed ICC 5001 – ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters.

Protocol 3 Hurricane shelter speed impact by a 9 lb. wood 2”x4” propelled at 0.50 x the design wind speed (mph) for horizontal impacts and 0.33 x the design wind speed (mph) for vertical impacts, in accordance with FEMA 320, “Taking Shelter from the Storm,” 2008 Edition and FEMA 361, “Design and Construction Guidance for Community Saferooms,” 2008 Edition.

Protocol 4 Tornado shelter speed impact by a 15 lb. wood 2”x4” propelled at 100 mph for horizontal impacts and 67 mph for vertical impacts, in accordance with FEMA 320, “Taking Shelter from the Storm,” 2008 Edition and FEMA 361, “Design and Construction Guidance for Community Saferooms,” 2008 Edition.

Protocol 5 Department of Energy (DOE) Impact Standards

1The ICC 500 – ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters is a referenced standard in the 2009 editions of the International Residential Code and the International Business Code. This is a Life Safety Standard which uses an Extreme Wind Map for Hurricanes with wind speeds starting at 225 mph and with contours along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast stepping inland in 10 mph increments to 160 mph.


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Introduction

The primary objective in debris impact testing of storm shelters and shelter components is to assure compliance with a high standard of performance in protecting shelter occupants from wind-borne debris. Performance criteria include preventing perforation of the shelter or component by the design missile and preventing deformations which could cause injuries to the occupants.

Test Criteria

The testing described is for simulated windborne debris. The primary simulations are impacts of a 2x4-in. wood board traveling along the board’s longitudinal axis, striking the test subject perpendicular to the test subject face. Standards that use this type of simulated debris include ASTM E 1886-04 & ASTM E 1996-04 “Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protection Systems Impacted by Missiles and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials,” SSTD 12-99 “SBCII Test Standard for Determining Impact Resistance From Windborne Debris,” ANSI A250.13-2003, “Testing and Rating of Severe Windstorm Resistant Components for Swing Door Assemblies,” ICC 500 – “ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters,” and Texas Tech University, Wind Science and Engineering’s Tornado Test Criterion adopted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in publication FEMA 320, “Taking Shelter from the Storm,” and FEMA 361, “ Design and Construction Guidance for Community Shelters.” The hurricane test criterion uses a 9-lb. 2x4-in. wood board, called a missile, traveling horizontally at 34-mph (50 feet/second), which corresponds to a 110-150-mph wind, and is the criterion used for property protection. The tornado test criterion uses a 15-lb. 2x4-in. wood board traveling horizontally at 100-mph, which corresponds to a 250-mph wind, and is the criterion used in designing vertical surfaces for occupant protection. The criterion for falling debris from a tornado is a 15-lb. 2x4-in. board traveling at 67-mph striking perpendicular to the surface. The 67-mph criterion is used for surfaces horizontal to the ground and inclined less than 30-degrees. Additional factors of safety are inherent in the criterion since there is a very small probability that a missile will be traveling along its axis and will strike perpendicular to the surface.


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Test Procedure

The first test on a system is to determine if the basic concept or structural element is capable of resisting the impact. This done by impacting the target in a general field or the area deemed most vulnerable. If the system resists the impact then the testing is concentrated on connections and material support conditions. Shelter walls or test panels are impacted with three test missiles in different and vulnerable locations. Shelter roofs/ceilings constructed differently from the walls are impacted with three test missiles in different and vulnerable locations. Shelter appurtenances, vents, louvers, windows, electrical boxes, shelves, seats, etc., are impacted by a single missile.

Laboratory pressure tests are not conducted on shelters and shelter panels. Numerical

analysis of wind pressures is outlined in the above listed standards in the Test Criteria. Pressure tests are required for swinging door assemblies. In accordance to FEMA 320, the residential shelter guideline, swinging door assemblies should resist a static pressure of 1.37-psi for a 5-second period. In accordance to FEMA 361, the community shelter guideline, swinging door assemblies should resist a static pressure of 1.75-psi for a 5-second period.

Pass/Fail Criteria

The criterion for the shelter/shell/panel test pass/fail is as follows: 1) The test subject must be impacted by a minimum three missiles in areas of perceived

vulnerability; 2) The missile may penetrate that test subject, but may not perforate the safe side (back

face) of the subject; 3) The test subject permanent deflection after impact must be less than 3-in.; 4) Segments, spallings or otherwise de-laminated portions of the test subject, though still

attached to the subject, may not extend into the safe compartment 3-in. or more; and 5) Segments of the test subject or appurtenances attached to the test subject must not be

ejected or otherwise released into the safe compartment by the impact force. Passage of the shelter door tests requires: 1) The door assembly must hold the required test pressures, 2) Resist perforation by the missiles, 3) Exhibit permanent deflection less than 3-inches, 4) Prevent disassociation of door components or shelter wall materials into the safe

compartment, 5) Maintain two door locking points engaged and locked. FEMA 320/361 recognizes

that one test missile can destroy or otherwise disengage one locking point. The guideline therefore requires that at least two locking points remained engaged and doors with only two points of locking must have both locks remain engaged and locked at the conclusion of the impact tests.

6) Pass/fail rating of the door relates to the full door assembly, including door, locking hardware, hinge, hinge screws and door frame.


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Test Equipment

Debris Impact Air Cannon: 1) Air Tank – 30 gallon, Manchester Model Number 301853. 2) Electric Over Air Valve – Matryx Model Number MX200 – 600501. 3) 4-in. aluminum quick coupler to connect barrel to valve. 4) 4-in. x 20-ft. long schedule 40 PVC barrel. 5) Pair Optical Timing Sensors – Keyence Model Number PZ251R and PZ125T 12/24-

volt. 6) Signal Conditioner. 7) Pair Precision Timers – BK Precision Timer Model Number 1823 Universal Counter. 8) Control panel with pressure controls, laser sighting and a three stage firing system to

eliminate unintentional missile shots. 9) Horizontal articulating cannon carriage with DC motor drive and variable speed

controller. 10) Cannon carriage mounted to a hydraulic scissor lift on wheels - Autoquip Model

Number 84B16F20. 11) Steel reaction frame made of vertical and horizontal steel beams anchored to the floor

to provide simple support at the top and bottom of the test specimen.


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Use of Testing Report, TTU and WISE Logos

The written report and supplemental photos and/or videos may be referenced or distributed by your company. But, Texas Tech University cannot endorse products nor can the name of the University or any of its units or personnel be used in advertising without first securing written permission from the University. Any misuse or misrepresentation of the report and/or pictures will result in action being taken by the University against the responsible parties. Storm shelter manufacturers or producers who have had products tested at Texas Tech University can use the Texas Tech University Wind Engineering logo provided they conform to the following:

I. The Texas Tech University Wind Engineering logo may not be so prominent as to mislead the public or unduly play upon the Texas Tech University Wind Engineering name.

II. Whenever the logo is used one of the two alternative statements below is to be employed in the text:

Alternate 1 – whole shelter

The use of the Texas Tech University Wind Engineering logo signifies that the complete shelter structure was tested and successfully passed missile impact resistance tests at Texas Tech University.

Alternate 2 - shelter component

The use of the Texas Tech University Wind Engineering logo does not signify that the entire shelter structure was tested at Texas Tech, but rather only [shelter component – name explicitly] was tested and successfully passed missile impact resistance tests at Texas Tech University.

III. All advertising and promotional texts containing the use of the Texas Tech University Wind Engineering logo are to be presented to the Texas Tech University Office of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property for review and approval before distribution.

Texas Tech University will challenge any use of the Texas Tech University Wind Engineering logo that does not conform to the above standards.

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