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AIA/Architectural Record Continuing
Education
Instructions
Questions:
LU: 1 HS: 1
1. The most common interlayer in laminated
glass, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), serves as a:
a. thin sheet of film that bonds window panels together
b. plastic coating on the outside of glass
c. sealant at the edge of panes
d. polish
2. What are the benefits of PVB-based
laminated glass?
a. Safety through glass retention
b. UV protection
c. Noise reduction
d. all of the above
3. The use of an advanced polymer
or structural interlayer in laminated glass leads to all but
which of these outcomes?
a. added strength and resistance to tearing
b. improved post-breakage performance
c. reductions in necessary glass thickness
d. four-sided supports
4. Structural interlayers are less
sensitive to moisture intrusion on the edges of the laminate.
a. True
b. False
5. Existing building code requirements
in the Florida Building Code require impact resistant protection
in wind zones of 110-150 miles per hour.
a. True
b. False
6. Product certification of impact
resistant windows may involve:
a. large missile impact test
b. small missile impact test
c. pressure cycling
d. all of the above
7. The use of laminated glass with
a structured or advanced polymer interlayer is increasing
due to all of which of the following?
a. changing requirements for hurricane resistance
b. new standards for security
c. new uses of glass in design
d. all of the above
8. Why is an advanced polymer interlayer
effective in a skylight in a cold climate such as Toronto?
a. It may allow for thinner laminated glass
b. Good glass retention
c. Exceptional cold-temperature performance
d. all of the above
9. Structural interlayers provide
an effective ultraviolet (UV) barrier that prevents the aging
and discoloration of fabrics and fibers.
a. True
b. False
10. Calculating the effective thickness
for laminated glass requires information including:
a. type of load
b. laminate dimensions
c. upper use temperature
d. all of the above.
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