Mastering Physical Movements to the Building – Expansion Joint Covers

 
Sponsored by Construction Specialties

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the multiple types of building movement and the risks they pose to the building, occupants, and surrounding environments.
  2. Explain how architects, structural engineers and installers can work together to plan for building movement to protect inhabitants.
  3. Describe how the expansion joint cover system contributes to building resiliency and occupant safety.
  4. Communicate the role of expansion joint covers in protecting buildings from damage including water and fire barriers.
  5. Incorporate expansion joint cover systems for performance while minimizing aesthetic disruptions.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
GBCI
1 GBCI CE Hour
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
AIBD
1 AIBD P-CE
AAA
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
NSAA
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
 
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
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 test is no longer available for credit

The world around us is in a constant state of movement. Buildings must be designed to anticipate movement and provide the flexibility to ebb with this natural state of flow. This course will discuss the multiple types of building movement, impacts to the building, and how a properly installed expansion joint cover system is vital to structural integrity, occupant safety, and optimal facility functioning.

Expansion Joints

Photo Courtesy of Construction Specialties, Inc.

SALESFORCE TRANSIT CENTER Expansion joint covers around the base of each column allow building movement to happen safely and without impacting the surrounding finishes

 

Construction Specialties Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to complex challenges architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in interior wall protection, impact-resistant doors, entrance mats & grids, expansion joint covers, architectural louvers & grilles, sun controls, explosion & pressure relief vents, cubicle curtains & tracks and stairs, awnings & balconies. CS draws upon extensive expertise to design high-quality products—many of which are Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. For more information please visit: c-sgroup.com

 

Originally published in November 2021

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