AWS EDITION 1, 2009

© 2009, AWI, AWMAC, WI - Architectural Woodwork Standards - 1st Edition, October 1, 2009 99

As may be updated by errata at http://www.awinet.org, http://www.awmac.com, or http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/awserrata/

Section 4 - Sheet Products (Page 30 of 31)

PRODUCT

SHEET PRODUCT RULES (continued)

These rules are not intended to create a face grade; they are intended only to establish the acceptable requirements and/

or characteristics after the architectural woodwork is completed or installed.

DESCRIPTION E C P

4.2l

S O L I D P H E N O L I C

MATERIAL - Solid Phenolic shall:

4.2l.1 Be a panel composed of melamine-impregnated decorative surface papers superimposed over a

varying number of kraft phenolic core sheets to achieve a desired thickness, with the following minimum

performance properties:

4.2l.1.1

PROPERTY VALUE TEST PROCEDURE^1

Compressive Strength 24, 000 psi minimum ASTM-D-695

Density 90 lbs./ft^3 ASTM-D-792

Flame Test Self-Extinguishing ASTM-D-635

Flexural Strength 15,000 psi minimum ASTM-D-790

High Temp. Resistance No Visible Effect NEMA LD-3-3.06

Impact Resistance No Effect NEMA LD-3-3.08

(1/2 lb. Ball at 120")

Modulus of Elasticity 1,500,000 psi minimum ASTM-D-638

Screw Pull Out 340 lbs. (154 kg) minimum At 3/8" (9.5 mm) Penetration

Resistance Based on 680 lbs. (308 kg) minimum At 3/4" (19 mm) Penetration

1/4" (6.4 mm) Machine

Screw

Shear Strength 2,000 psi minimum

Tensile Strength 15,000 psi minimum ASTM-D-638

Thickness Tolerance + 1/32" (0.8 mm) minimum

Water Absorption 3% maximum ASTM-D-570

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4.2m MATERIAL - Epoxy Resin shall:

4.2m.1 Be a panel produced from a composite of epoxy resin, silica, inert fillers, and organic hardeners, cast and

cured in ovens at elevated temperatures, homogenous throughout, and nonabsorbent, with the following

minimum performance properties:

4.2m.1.1

PROPERTY VALUE TEST PROCEDURE^1

Compressive Strength 30, 000 psi minimum ASTM-D-695

Density 120 lbs./ft^3 ASTM-D-792

Flexural Strength 11,000 psi minimum ASTM-D-790

Hardness (Rockwell M) 100(Min.) ASTM-D-785

Water Absorption 0.05% minimum ASTM-D-570

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4.2n MATERIAL - Natural Stone, shall:

4.2n.1

Not be subject to minimum performance properties established by these standards, because it is a natural

product.

4.2o MATERIAL - Manufactured Stone, shall:

4.2o.1 Be as specified and subject to the manufacturer's instructions and these standards.

4.3 MACHINING - Not applicable or used for this section.

4.4 ASSEMBLY - Not applicable or used for this section.

EXECUTION

(Items # 5 & 6 are not applicable to this section)

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