BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
14609:2004
Windows —
Determination of the
resistance to static
torsion
The European Standard EN 14609:2004 has the status of a
British Standard
ICS 91.060.50
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BS EN 14609:2004
National foreword
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14609
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2004
ICS 91.060.50
English version
Windows - Determination of the resistance to static torsion
Fenêtres - Détermination de la résistance à la torsion Fenster - Ermittlung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen
statique statische Verwindung
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EN 14609:2004 (E)
Contents
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................4
4 Apparatus .......................................................................................................................................................4
5 Test specimen ................................................................................................................................................4
6 Conditioning and preparation of the test specimen ..................................................................................5
6.1 Conditioning...................................................................................................................................................5
6.2 Preparation .....................................................................................................................................................5
7 Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................5
8 Expression of results ....................................................................................................................................5
9 Test report ......................................................................................................................................................5
Annex A (normative) Figures .....................................................................................................................................6
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EN 14609:2004 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 14609:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors, windows,
shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by December 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by December 2004.
It is part of a series of standards for windows.
This document supersedes 8.2.1 Warping of EN 107:1980.
Annex A is normative.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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EN 14609:2004 (E)
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the determination of resistance to static torsion of an open casement, expressed
as loads and the resulting maximum and residual deformations.
This European Standard applies to the opening modes specified in Figures A.1 to A.5 and included in EN 12519.
This European Standard is not applicable to the sashes of sliding windows.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 12519, Windows and pedestrian doors – Terminology.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 12519 apply, together with the
following:
3.1
static torsion
twist induced in a casement by the application of a static load to an extreme free corner edge of that casement and
normal to its plane when an adjacent corner edge is secured
4 Apparatus
)
A surrounding substantial steel frame with movable steel supports 1 into which the sub-frames containing test
specimens of various dimensions can be mounted.
Means for the application of forces with an accuracy of 5 % uniformly and without shock.
An analogue or digital measuring instrument for determining measurements with an accuracy of 0,1 mm.
5 Test specimen
The test specimen shall be supplied in a fully operable condition. It shall be suitable for fixing into the surround
frame in accordance with the manufacturer's published recommendations or standardized instructions.
1) A suitable frame would, for example, be of such stiffness that the mid span deflection of any member of the frame
does not exceed 1/500 of its unsupported length under the action of a force of 1 kN applied at any point or direction
perpendicular to the length of that member.
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6 Conditioning and preparation of the test specimen
6.1 Conditioning
Storage and testing shall be carried out in a non-destructive environment within the ranges of 10 °C to 30 °C and
25 % to 75 % relative humidity.
6.2 Preparation
Remove all transport blocks, bracings, packaging and protective wrappings from the test specimen.
The test specimen shall be mounted level, square and without visible twist resulting from the use of fixing devices.
7 Procedure
When carrying out the test (see Figure A.6) the following shall be taken into account.
Having disengaged any restricting devices, open and close the test specimen five times before the test to its
maximum extent or 90°, whichever is greater.
For windows with more than a single leaf the first test shall be to the main leaf.
When testing multi-function windows such as those that tilt and turn, each function shall be tested separately. The
most common usage shall be tested first (e. g. tilt before turn).
To take up any slack in hinges or pivots, if fitted, apply a pre-load of 10 % of the maximum test load or a minimum
of 20 N according to Figures A.1 to A.5. Remove the pre-load and measure the deformation (a0).
Apply the static test load F according to Figures A.1 to A.5 and measure the deformation (a1) under the test load.
Remove the test load and measure the deformation (a2).
Apply and remove all loads continuously to avoid dynamic effects. Apply the loads in increments of a maximum of
100 N and over a minimum of 1 s for each increment.
8 Expression of results
Note the loads, together with the maximum (a1 – a0) and residual (a2 – a0) deformations measured during the test.
Express loads in Newtons (N) to three significant figures and deformations in millimetres (mm) to two significant
figures.
9 Test report
The test report shall contain at least the following information:
a) reference to this European Standard;
b) name of the test laboratory;
c) name of the manufacturer and applicant;
d) date of test and test report;
e) all relevant details for identifying the test specimen and apparatus
the type;
the specified dimensions;
the materials;
form and mode of opening;
f) test results;
g) permanent damage to the test specimen.
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EN 14609:2004 (E)
Annex A
(normative)
Figures
Key
a 90° or max. opening angle
1 Blocked corner
Figure A.1 — Side hung casement
Key
a 90° or max. opening angle
1 Blocked corner
Figure A.2 — Bottom hung casement
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EN 14609:2004 (E)
Key
a 90° or max. opening angle
1 Blocked corner
Figure A.3 — Top hung casement
Key
a 90° or max. opening angle
1 Blocked corner
Figure A.4 — Horizontal pivot casement
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EN 14609:2004 (E)
Key
a 90° or max. opening angle
1 Blocked corner
Figure A.5 — Vertical pivot casement
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EN 14609:2004 (E)
Key
Fmax Maximum test load
a
0,1F 0,1Fmax or 20 N
t Time
X Opening and closing
O Measurement
ax Measured values
Figure A.6 — Diagram
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