Aluminum Composite Material (Fire Rated): Manufacturing, Installation & Sustainability
Sponsored by 3A Composites USA, Inc.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the fundamentals of ACM: history, attributes and benefits of composite materials.
- Discuss and differentiate various materials, manufacturing processes, colors and finishes.
- Identify different specifications, codes, testing requirements, ACM cladding systems and installation processes.
- Explain sustainability benefits; evaluate environmental product declarations (EPDs) & material energy efficiency.
- Describe various building types and applications for ACM.
Credits:
1 AIA LU/HSW
0.1 IACET CEU*
1 AIBD P-CE
1 IDCEC CEU/HSW
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB 1 Hour of Core Learning
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
NSAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This presentation summarizes Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) - Fire Rated fundamentals and discusses the manufacturing process, finishes, applications and environmental impacts. It also explains the versatility, sustainability, & functionality of ACM and discusses why it is selected for architectural cladding, interiors, and signage applications in new and existing buildings around the world.
"The Red Pavilion" – situated in a plaza outside a new office building and adjacent to the Emily Carr University of Art + Design campus in Vancouver, BC. Photo copyright Robert Stefanowicz courtesy of 3A Composites USA. Material used: 4mm ALUCOBOND® PLUS Custom Rosy Starburst
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3A Composites has developed, manufactured and marketed high-quality aluminum composite panels, structural composite material, plastic sheets and lightweight foam boards for architecture, visual communication and the transport and industry markets since 1969. |
Originally published in May 2020
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