ASTM D1494-22 - 1.11.2022
 
Significance and Use

4.1The purpose of this test method is to obtain the diffuse light transmittance factor of both flat and corrugated translucent building panels by the use of simple apparatus and by employing as a light source a combination of fluorescent tubes whose energy distribution closely approximates CIE Source C.

 
1. Scope

1.1This test method covers the determination of the diffuse light transmission factor of translucent reinforced plastics building panels.

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in the parentheses are for information only.

1.3The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in Tables and Figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 1:There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

Test Cabinet for Diffuse Light Transmission Factor of Reinforced Panels Detailed working drawings and a bill of materials for this equipment can be obtained at a nominal charge from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Order Adjunct: .

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D883-25b

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 11/20/2025).

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method