Designing and Detailing AB Connections at Windows, Curtain Walls, and Storefronts

95 Pages·2017·3.51 MB·English

by  Kelly B. Golden

Designing and Detailing
AB Connections at
Windows, Curtain Walls,
and Storefronts
Steven J. Bohlen, P.E., RRC, RWC, BECxP
Associate
Derek J. Ziese, P.E.
Project Engineer
Gale Associates, Inc.
Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) is a Registered Provider with
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems.
Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES
Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA
members are available on request.
This program is registered with the 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.
Steven J. Bohlen, P.E., RRC, RWC, BECxP
Associate
Derek J. Ziese, P.E.
Project Engineer
[email protected]
[email protected]
443-279-4500
www.galeassociates.com
Learning Objectives
- Understand Code requirements brought about by the 2012
and 2015 IBC
- Understand the most common AB materials utilized in
commercial construction
- Understand basic fenestration types
-Understand design and detailing required at fenestrations
to maintain AB CONTINUITY.
Presentation Outline
1.Construction Delivery
4.General Window Types
Process
5.General CW and SF
2.Code Requirements
Types
6.Design and Detailing
3.AB Materials
(Windows, and Curtainwalls
and Storefronts)
1.
Compare the Design and Construction to:
Construction Delivery Process
• Design / Bid / Build
• Design / Build

2.
Code Requirements
Compare the Design and Construction to:
• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• Energy Standards for Buildings, except low-rise residential
buildings (ASHRAE 90.1)
• Optional Code: International Green Conservation Code (IGCC)
IBC 2015
IBC 2015
CHAPTER 13
Energy Efficiency
SECTION 1301
GENERAL
1301.1 Criteria. Buildings shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC)