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SPECIFYING STOCK COMPONENTS for ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORK • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert SPECIFYING STOCK COMPONENTS for ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORK Architectural Metals, Railing Systems, and Engineering Information This Online Learning Seminar is available through a professional courtesy provided by: Julius Blum & Co., Inc. P.O. Box 816 Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Toll‐Free: 800‐526‐6293 Tel: 201‐438‐4600 (local NJ) Fax: 201‐438‐6003 Email: [email protected] Web: www.juliusblum.com START ©2013 Julius Blum & Co., Inc. The material contained in this course was researched, assembled, and produced by powered by Julius Blum & Co., Inc. and remains its property. Questions or concerns about the content of this course should be directed to the program instructor. This multimedia product is the copyright of AEC Daily. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 1of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert SPECIFYING STOCK COMPONENTS for ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORK Presented by: Julius Blum & Co., Inc. P.O. Box 816. Carlstadt, NJ 07072. Description: The course includes a discussion on: how to choose the best material for your job; available systems and their components; engineering data and the formulas to provide safe installations. To ensure the accuracy of this program material, this course is valid only when listed on AEC Daily’s Online Learning Center. Please click here to verify the status of this course. If the course is not displayed on the above page, it is no longer offered. The American Institute of Architects ∙ Course No. AEC659 ∙ This program qualifies for 1.0 LU/HSW Hour. AEC Daily Corporation is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non‐AIA members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. This course is approved by other organizations. Please click here for details. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 2of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert How to Use This Online Learning Course • To view this course, use the arrows at the bottom of each slide or the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard. • To print or exit the course at any time, press the ESC key on your keyboard. This will minimize the full‐screen presentation and display the menu bar. • Within this course is an exam password that you will be required to enter in order to proceed with the online examination. Please be sure to remember or write down this exam password so that you have it available for the test. • To receive a certificate indicating course completion, refer to the instructions at the end of the course. • For additional information and post‐seminar assistance, click on any of the logos and icons within a page or any of the links at the top of each page. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 3of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Learning Objectives At the end of this program, participants will be able to: • Explain the reasons why stock components benefit high quality building projects and are cost effective. • Detail how to choose a railing system and material to suit the needs of the project and surrounding. • Discuss the importance of effective packing and handling measures for material shipping and storage as well as their ecological benefits. • Discuss the reasons why metal suppliers should provide independent product testing and engineering information for their products. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 4of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Table of Contents An Overview of Architectural Metals, Alloys, and Finishing 6 Railing Systems and Components 19 Engineering Data: Elements of Sections, Railing Formulas, Problems and Solutions 52 In Summary 69 Click on title to view ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 5of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert An Overview of Architectural Metals, Alloys, and Finishing ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 6of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Trade Background and Information For more than 100 years, architectural metal service centers have played an important role in stocking pre‐ engineered components used in the fabrication of handrails and other decorative elements of structures. Because of their established relationships with foundries and mills, these distributors can make sure that high quality parts are available from stock for immediate shipment. And, by providing data on the structural properties of this material, the architect is able to design in conformance with national and local code requirements. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 7of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert The Benefits of Purchasing Stock Components There are numerous reasons why stock components are commonly used and/or specified by architects, contractors, fabricators, and building project teams. • Large quantities available “off the shelf”. • Quality products meet quality control. • Products are designed and engineered to meet current codes. • Complete systems aid in ease of design and installation (by an experienced miscellaneous metal fabricator). • Installation drawings and details are supplied for all products . • Cost advantages to purchasing prefabricated and pre‐ engineered items . ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 8of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Packing and Handling A high quality prepared surface is important for the best visual properties, architectural performance, and long‐term durability. For these reasons, it is important that the selected supplier takes the measures listed below. Customers should expect: In the warehouse: • Suppliers should use paper leaving to protect metal surfaces. • Stacked bundles are wrapped and crated for general protection. For transport: • Heavy tri‐wall bundle wrapping protects the individual bar stock . • Steel strapping eliminates the possibility of bending. • Paper wrapping protects the surface from scratches and deflection. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 9of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Environmental Awareness Metals: Recycled and Recyclable. The ever‐growing importance of protecting the environment and reducing waste extends to the metal industry as well. Architectural metals are largely composed of recycled material. Information on the recycled content of the material should be available for those that require LEED® certification. Packing: Eco‐Conscious Packing. Using old newspapers as packing material, reusing storage boxes and bins, and recycling unused business forms into memo pads are examples of the small ways a business can continue to keep the environment in mind. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 10 of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Metal Alloys for Architectural Metal Work A number of common metal alloys are described as architectural metal. Each offers unique performance properties and visual characteristics, and is suitable for specific applications. Some of the most common architectural metal alloys include: • Aluminum: 6063‐T52, 6063‐T832, 6061‐T6. • Bronze: Alloy C38500. • Stainless Steel: Alloy 304. • Nickel‐Silver: Alloy C79800. • Steel: Alloy C1010. • Malleable Iron. • Cast Iron. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 11 of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Metal Alloy Interactions When specifying a metal type for a job, the specifier should be aware of any possible interactions a metal will have with another metal, between metals and cement/lime mortar, and between metals and the environment. • Aluminum should be coated with either a mechanical or chemical coating and should not be left unfinished against cement/lime mortar. • Bronze/nickel‐silver left untreated will develop a patina, e.g. the Statue of Liberty. The speed at which the metals will patina is dependent on both the bronze alloy and the environment. • Stainless steel is not affected by contact with other metals or by the environment. • Steel will corrode if not properly protected by paint or other coatings. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 12 of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Types of Metal Finishes The finishes that are most commonly used on architectural metals can be classified into the following types: • Mill Finishes: These are finishes applied by a basic rolling mill, the extrusion press, or a casting mold. • Mechanical Finishes: These finishes are applied by the fabricator, and are the result of physically affecting the surface of the metal by some mechanical means. • Chemical Finishes: These finishes (usually a pre‐finish) are applied by the fabricator, and they may or may not have a physical effect upon the surface of the metal. • Coatings: These finishes are either formed by the metal itself by a chemical or electrical conversion process, or formed by application of added material applied by the fabricator or specialist. NAAMM/NOMMA 500‐06, Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products is an excellent reference for metal finishes and can be found here: http://www.naamm.org/amp/amp_technical_literature.aspx Accessed May 2013. ©2013 ∙ Table of Contents Slide 13 of 70 • About the Instructor • About the Sponsor • Ask an Expert Types of Metal Finishes The following table references the previous two slides and further matches metals with their finishing options. Carbon Steel Finish Aluminum Copper Alloys Stainless Steel and Iron Mill (as supplied) X X X X Mechanical X X X ‐ Chemical X X ‐‐ Coatings X X X X Source: NAAMM/NOMMA 500‐06, Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products, p.V.
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