CSTB 3517 Wind Resistance Test for Exterior Cladding and Facades

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of CSTB 3517 standard. This standard defines the method to be used to determine the resistance to load due to wind exerted on an added coating system, pavement or pavement under the influence of a pressure or vacuum of static air.

The test body must be presented in perfect working condition and ready for use. It should be supplied so that it can be fixed to the test box.

All parts of the test body must be full scale using the same materials, details, construction and fixing methods as those intended for service. The connection conditions in the caisson to the structural support should be simulated as close as possible to those available in service.

Accurate estimation of wind pressures at an early stage of a development is essential to ensure the feasibility of a facade design in terms of safety and economy.

When dealing with complex and tall buildings, it is always recommended to use a scaled wind tunnel test as the results show that wind loads calculated according to codes can be very conservative compared to wind tunnel tests and potentially lead to higher facade costs.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with CSTB 3517 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.