What is BS EN 13123-1 - Explosion resistance parameters of windows, doors and shutters about?
BS EN 13123-1 is the first part of the BS EN 13123 series of standards for windows, doors and curtain walling.
BS EN 13123-1 describes a method of test against blast waves generated by using a shock tube facility to simulate a high explosive detonation in the order of 100 kg to 2 500 kg TNT at distances from about 35 m to 50 m.
BS EN 13123-1 is applicable to blast overpressure generated in a shock tube test facility used to simulate a high explosive detonation on windows, doors and shutters, complete with their frames and infills, for use in both internal and external locations in buildings.
Note: BS EN 13123-1 gives no information on the explosion resistance capacity of the wall or other surrounding structures.
Who is BS EN 13123-1 - Explosion resistance parameters of windows, doors and shutters for?
BS EN 13123-1 on explosion resistance of windows, doors and shutters is useful for:
- Testing personnel
- Safety inspection personnel
- Architects
- Civil engineers
Why should you use BS EN 13123-1 - Explosion resistance parameters of windows, doors and shutters?
Blast resistant structures need to be completely blast-proof including the windows, doors, and shutters in them. Failure to do so could result in compromising the structural integrity of the building.
BS EN 13123-1 specifies the criteria that windows, doors and shutters shall satisfy to achieve a classification when submitted to the test method described in BS EN 13124-1. These classifications of BS EN 13123-1 help you to identify the doors, windows and shutters based on their explosion resistance performance which enables you to implement them in buildings appropriately.
