GOST 30779-2014 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 30779-2014 — "Insulating glass units. Method for determination of life circle" (Russian: "ГОСТ 30779-2014 — Стеклопакеты клееные. Метод оценки долговечности"). The standard establishes a method for assessing the durability (service life / longevity) of insulating glass units (IGUs) and specifies general requirements for carrying out durability tests.

Abstract

GOST 30779-2014 provides a standardized test method and evaluation procedure to estimate the durability of insulating glass units under simulated environmental and operational conditions. It covers test equipment, sample selection, test sequences (climatic and mechanical exposures), result evaluation and reporting intended for qualification, type, certification, periodic and research testing of IGUs.

General information

• Status: Active (in force).
• Publication date: Designation year 2014; introduced/entered into force 01 April 2016 (official publication/implementation dates around 2016).
• Publisher: Adopted/approved through Russian standardization authorities; published by the national standards publisher (registered and introduced via the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology / national standards bodies).
• ICS / categories: Glass in building — ICS 81.040.20 (insulating glass units / glass in building).
• Edition / version: GOST 30779-2014 (current edition adopted 2014; implementation date 01.04.2016).
• Number of pages: Approximately 12 (published editions commonly listed as 12 pages; some catalog entries show 12–13 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to bonded/insulating glass units of various intended uses and establishes a method for assessing their durability. It gives general requirements for performing durability tests; specific test durations, temperatures and humidity values are set in normative documents for particular types of insulating glass units. The method is intended for qualification, type, certification, periodic and research testing and may be used for other glass products where applicable.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the method for assessing IGU durability (essence of the method and evaluation principles).
• Requirements for test equipment, instruments and measurement accuracy.
• Specification of reagents/solutions and environmental test media where applicable.
• Rules for sample selection, preparation and conditioning before tests.
• Sequences of climatic and mechanical exposures (accelerated ageing, temperature and humidity cycling, moisture penetration checks, etc.) and criteria for pass/fail.
• Procedures for evaluating results, documenting test data and issuing test reports.
• Cross-references to related normative documents and listed normative references that inform specific parameter values and methods.

Typical use and users

Typical users include IGU manufacturers, quality and testing laboratories, certification bodies, product designers and specifiers, construction product assessors and research institutions performing accelerated ageing or durability studies on insulating glass units. The method is used for type approval, certification testing, periodic verification and research.

Related standards

GOST 30779-2014 is related to and references other national and international standards for insulating glass testing and glass in building (for example, parts of the EN 1279 series and ISO test methods addressing edge-seal durability, moisture/fogging tests and gas concentration/leakage). The standard replaced earlier national editions (it supersedes GOST 30779-2001 in its application) and includes normative references such as ГОСТ Р 53288-2008 and several other GOST references listed in the normative section.

Keywords

GOST 30779-2014; insulating glass units; IGU; durability; life cycle assessment (method); edge seal; accelerated ageing; moisture penetration; climatic tests; glass in building.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 30779-2014 is a Russian national standard that specifies a method for determination/assessment of the service life (durability) of insulating glass units (IGUs).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the general procedure, required equipment, sample selection and conditioning, accelerated environmental and mechanical tests, criteria for evaluating results and reporting procedures used to assess IGU durability. Specific temperatures, humidities and durations are set by normative documents applicable to particular IGU types.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of insulating glass units, independent testing laboratories, certification and conformity-assessment bodies, designers/specifiers and research organizations concerned with IGU performance and lifetime.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2014 edition (GOST 30779-2014) is listed as the current (active) national standard with implementation around 01 April 2016; it replaced earlier national versions (e.g., the 2001 edition). Users should check national registries for any newer amendments or revisions before applying the standard.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: GOST 30779-2014 is a standalone national standard for IGU durability assessment but is closely related to international/product standards for insulating glass (for example, the EN 1279 series and relevant ISO methods) and refers to other normative GOST documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Insulating glass units, IGU, durability, life cycle / life circle, edge seal, moisture penetration, accelerated ageing, climatic tests, glass in building.