A Risk Mitigation Strategy
for Thermal Stress Breakage (ICD201)
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Course Description:
This course will provide Architects, Engineers, Specifiers, and Consultants education about silicone water-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:
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Understand the aesthetic and environmental benefits of a glass façade.
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Define thermal stress breakage and discuss how it can be controlled.
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Examine why thermal stress breakage occurs.
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Explore solutions and understand how welfare is impacted by material selection.
AIA Course Directory:
Science & Performance
AIA Topic Area:
Building Envelope
AIA Credits:
One Learning Unit
HSW:
Yes
AIA Course Directory:
Science & Performance
GBCI Credit Type:
General
Length:
One Hour
Credits:
One Learning Unit
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