Silicone Coatings: A Risk Mitigation Strategy for Thermal Stress Breakage (ICD201)

Course Description:

This course will provide architects, specifiers, and façade consultants education about silicone-based spandrel glass coating technologies. Attendees will learn about the risks of thermal stress breakage due to ceramic frit’s weakening effects on heat-treated glass. Testing methodology and industry standards will also be addressed. Alternative coating solutions will be introduced as a strategy to reduce risk of thermally induced breakage in glass facades.

Learning Objectives:

After completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the following:

• Introduce the aesthetic and environmental benefits of a glass facade
• Define thermal stress breakage and discuss how it can be controlled
• Examine why thermal stress breakage occurs and how safety could be compromised
• Explore solutions and understand how welfare is impacted by material selection

Course Title:

Silicone Coatings: A Risk Mitigation Strategy for Thermal Stress Breakage (ICD201)

AIA Course Directory:

Science & Performance

AIA Topic Area:

Building Envelope

AIA Credits:

One Learning Unit

HSW:

Yes