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To	Sorrento Glass			Report No	MTS-18448 SG
	1 / 7 Hector St Osborne Park WA 6017			Issue Date	21/07/2014
Order No.	G. Vile			Test Date	13/06/2014

Introduction

MTS Metallurgical Testing Services was engaged to perform load tests on a toughened glass pool fence panel in general accordance
with the requirements of AS 1926.1 – 2012.
 
 
Details

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ID	Item/Heat No.	Dimensions/Type/Details	Finish	Overall Assessment
18448/01	Frameless Glass	1.0m Long x 1.2m High with 44mm Coredrilled Square Duplex stainless steel spigots	Polished	COMPLIES

 

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Examinations & Tests

A visit was made to the test site to verify the installation arrangements against supplied drawings. A subsequent visit was made once the
grout had cured to conduct a load test.

 

Summary

The results of the tests reported herein COMPLIED with the requirements of the stated standard/s and/or specification/s.

Colin Lorrimar

Metallurgical Testing Manager

 

The panel was installed in accordance with this drawing, modified to suit the 100mm thick floor at the test site.

44mm Square Spigot – Face view		44mm Square Spigot – Side view

 

 

Test Specification

AS 1926.1 – 2012, Appendix C

Test Procedure

MTS-TP3.7 Load Tests of Protective Enclosures,Barriers and Fences

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Specimen ID	Test Load (N)	Deflection Under Load (mm)	Permanent Distortion (mm)	Observations	Assessment
18448/01	330	24	1.5	No damage, loosening or permanent distortion	COMPLIES

 

The pool fence panel under test load showing the hydraulic ram and digital load indicator.

Requirements: No breakage or signs of fracture or loosening of any part. Maximum Permanent Distortion: 6mm.

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