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Patent Inventor Names
Timothy T. Tunney0
Date of Patent
September 15, 2009
0Patent Application Number
118365200
Date Filed
August 9, 2007
0Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
A testing apparatus and method for simulating wind loads and evaluating wind resistance of a building component test specimen such as a sheet-metal roofing component. One or more arrays of pneumatic cylinders apply forces according to a specified test protocol to detach the building component from a test base. A software implemented computer control system may be provided to control the cylinders and apply the forces according to the test protocol.
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