REPORT NUMBER: 102532954MID-005

ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: June 29, 2016

EVALUATION CENTER
TEST REPORT

Intertek Testing Services NA Inc.

8431 Murphy Drive
Middleton, WI 53562

RENDERED TO

Franklin International
2020 Bruck Street
Columbus OH, 43207

PRODUCT EVALUATED:
Finger Joint Stud/HRA Adhesive
60 Minute - Full Scale Vertical, Fire Endurance Test, Loaded Wall Assembly

EVALUATION PROPERTY:
Tested to ASTM E119-15 “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building
Construction and Materials” modified by ASTM D7470-08 (2015)

Report of Testing Franklin International’s adhesive with finger joint

studs for compliance with the applicable requirements of the following
criteria: ASTM E119-15 “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of
Building Construction and Materials” as modified by ASTM D7470-08
(2015).

This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client.
Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any
party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this
report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or
one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by
Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ....................................................................................... 2

1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 3
2 Test Samples And Assembly Description ............................................. 3
3 Test Installation and Procedures........................................................... 4
4 Testing and Evaluation of Results......................................................... 5
4.1. Observations, June 28, 2016 ........................................................... 5
4.2. Load Bearing ................................................................................... 5
4.3. Hose-Stream ................................................................................... 5
4.4. Correction Factor ............................................................................. 5
5 Conclusion ............................................................................................ 6
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1 Introduction
The Middleton, Wisconsin fire testing laboratory of Intertek Testing Services NA
(Intertek)/Warnock Hersey conducted a Vertical Fire Test for Franklin International. The test
sample(s) were received at the laboratory in June 2016 in good condition. This report gives the
results of the evaluation of a fire resistance property of a finger jointed stud wall. The test
results described in this report are limited to the submitted items.

The test was conducted in accordance with ASTM E119, 2015 edition modified by ASTM
D7470-08 (2015) for a loaded wall design. ASTM E119 conditions of acceptance for
temperature and passage of flame or hot gases are to be recorded and reported but are not
acceptance criteria for the end-jointed lumber adhesive qualification and the ASTM E119 hose
stream test is not required per ASTM D7470. Acceptance criteria for ASTM D7470 per section
9.1 is as follows, the wall assembly shall sustain the applied load for a minimum of 60 min,
rounded to the nearest minute.

The test was conducted at neutral pressure in accordance with ATM E119.

2 Test Samples And Assembly Description

Details of the test assemblies were verified by Intertek personnel at the laboratory and the construction
details are in the project file.
Assembly
Wall Size/Configuration 10’0" wide x 10’0" high.
Wall Type The wall was assembled with Southern Pine No. 2 lumber
manufactured by Gilman Building Products and graded as
SPIB #2. The vertical studs were finger jointed with 9 fingers
in each joint. The joint length was 10-11 mm and oriented
horizontally. The horizontal lumber was solid Southern Pine
No 2. The maximum stud moisture content was 15%. The
frame is 10x10 ft, 16 in. o.c. vertical studs, 2 bottom and 1
top plate. The vertical studs were spaced resulting in 9 studs.
Adhesive Franklin Advantage EP-950A emulsion w/ Hardener 200 MDI
(EPI).

Sheathing (1) Layer of 5/8” Type X Drywall each side with all joints and
fastener heads covered with compound and joints taped.
Insulation 3 ½” x 16” 2.5 pcf density. (Roxul AFB)
Fasteners Wood to Wood Maze 16d (3-1/2 inch) common nails.
Drywall to wood 2-1/4 in Type W drywall screws 12” O.C.
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3 Test Installation and Procedures

The test assembly was installed per the installation instructions per ASTM D7470 in a fire rated
wall constructed in a furnace frame. Studs were nailed together with Maze 16d common nails.
Drywall was screwed to the studs with 2 ¼” Type W screws 12” O.C.

After positioning the assembly frame over the furnace opening, the burners were ignited and a
timer started. Temperatures within the furnace were monitored using thermocouples and the
data recorded. The burners were controlled to keep the furnace temperatures within the
allowable limits specified in the test standards. These temperature data are included in this
report.

Periodic observations were made of the exposed and unexposed surfaces of the test assembly
during the fire endurance test. These observations are included in this report.

Pressure taps were installed through the furnace wall adjacent to the test assembly at two
heights (top and 40” above the sill) to measure furnace pressure. The neutral pressure plane
within the furnace was maintained at the top of the wall as specified in the test standards. This
pressure data is included in this report.

The superimposed load applied to this wall was 21,663 lbf, equal to 1,895 lb/per stud. The
calculation for this can be found in Figure 7.

The following test equipment was used to collect and monitor test conditions.

Full-scale Test Equipment Inventory Measurement Uncertainty Calibration Due

Number Date
Omega Data Acquisition System 1163 ±2°F at 95% C. L . 4/7/2017
Pressure Transducer 1156 ±0.005” w.c. at 95% C.L. 9/9/16
Pressure Transducer 1157 ±0.005” w.c. at 95% C.L. 9/9/16
Pressure Transducer 1158 ±0.005” w.c. at 95% C.L. 9/9/16
Pressure Transducer 1159 ±0.005” w.c. at 95% C.L. 9/9/16
Water pressure gauge 1186 Grade C N/A
Infrared gun 875 ±2°F NA
Accusplit Timer 611 ±0.001% (over 3hr. period) 1/28/16
Enerpac hydraulic pump 382 N/A Before Use
Omega Pressure Transducer 1449 N/A Before Use
Interface Load Cell and Digital Readout 643 0.040% RDG 2/4/17
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4 Testing and Evaluation of Results

4.1. Observations, June 28, 2016
Assembly
TIME EXPOSED FACE
00:00 Burners ignited.
30:00 No change.
57:30 Pieces of drywall starting to fall.
65:00 Test ended.

TIME UNEXPOSED FACE

00:00 Assembly tight to frame.
30:00 No significant change.
58:56 Wall starting to deflect outward.
65:00 Test ended.

4.2. Load Bearing

The wall met the requirements of the test standards for load bearing with a load of 1,895 lbs
per stud.

4.3. Hose-Stream
A hose stream was not conducted per ASTM D7470.

4.4. Correction Factor

Item Description Test Value
C Correction Factor +0.18 minutes (+11 seconds)
I Indicated fire-resistance period 60 minutes
A Area under the curve of indicated average 58,578 °F·min
furnace temperature for the first ¾ of the
indicated period
As Area under the standard furnace curve for the 58,301 °F·min
same part of the indicated period
L Lag correction 3240 °F·min
Fire Resistance Period Achieved By This 60 minutes
Specimen:

Correction factor formula: C=2I(A-AS)/3(As+L)

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5 Conclusion
The loaded wall assembly comprised of Franklin Advantage EP-950A emulsion w/ Hardener
200 MDI (EPI) in conjunction with Gilman Building Products Southern Pine No. 2 Finger Jointed
Studs, (1) layer of 5/8” thick type X drywall on each side and 3 ½” thick 2.5 pcf density (Roxul
AFB) Insulation, as described herein, complied with ASTM E119 (2015) modified by ASTM
D7470 for a “60 Minutes” rating with a superimposed 17,058 lb load (1,895 lbs per stud). Refer
to Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Report titled Gilman Franklin FJ May 2016 for finger joint
strength qualification results.

This report does not automatically imply product certification. Products must bear the Warnock
Hersey registered certification mark to demonstrate compliance.

INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES NA

Reported by: _____________________

Chad Naggs
Technician I, Fire Resistance
Building Products Group Intertek

Reviewed by: _____________________

Gregory Dupuis
Senior Project Engineer, Evaluation Services
Building Products Group Intertek
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APPENDIX A
Test Data, Photographs and Diagram
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FIGURE 1 · TIME-TEMPERATURE CURVE

FIGURE 2 · FURNACE PRESSURES

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FIGURE 3 ·UNIFORM LOAD

FIGURE 4 ·UNEXPOSED TEMPERATURES

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FIGURE 5 ·WALL DIAGRAM
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FIGURE 6 ·WALL DIAGRAM, TC PLACEMENT

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FIGURE 7 ·SUPERIMPOSED LOAD

lbs
Dead load: Sample wall 872
Refractory/beam 2209
Knee wall 1272
Wing walls 252
Wall load: 2x4 FJ #2 SYP @ 16oc 17058
Total target load: 21663
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PHOTOGRAPHS
BEFORE TEST
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REVISION SUMMARY
DATE SUMMARY
June 29, 2016 Original Issue Date