Examining Building Enclosures with Combustible Materials
Jun 05, 2018
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2018-06-05 18:00:00
2018-06-05 20:00:00
America/New_York
Examining Building Enclosures with Combustible Materials
After a series of exterior fires in high-rise buildings around the globe, the fire protection industry has taken a closer look at the role exterior wall construction played in these events and how fire protection strategies can adapt. In this seminar, we will review recent examples of these fires, the building science of exterior walls, and the interface of building science, aesthetics, and fire safety in high-rise buildings. We will also discuss current trends in exterior wall design, including
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