neffers
Structural
- Oct 11, 2002
- 63
Does anyone have any experience with designing framing for openings with security glazing in behavioral health facilities to AAMA 501.8? I am trying to determine what forces the framing needs to be designed for and I am struggling to find that information. I am aware of the impact energy test requirements of 2000 ft-lbs but not sure how to translate that into a static force. Is it something as simple as a force of XXX psf applied to the window area? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
