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Advertising supplement provided by DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions

By Karin Tetlow

AIA/Architectural Record Continuing Education

Instructions

• Read the article "How and Why Laminated Glass Solutions Meet Expanding Hurricane Code Requirements"
• Complete the questions below, then fill in your answers .
• Fill out and submit the AIA/CES education reporting form in the magazine or print the form to receive one AIA learning unit.

Questions:

LU: 1 HS: 1

1. Following Hurricane Andrew, what was determined to be the leading cause of severe property damage?
a. Window and door penetration by windborne debris
b. Water infiltration from storm surge
c. Inadequately constructed roofing systems
d. High barometric pressure

2. The Miami-Dade County fail criteria after impact is no tear in the glazing greater than:
a. 1/2-in x 3-in
b. 1/16-in x 5-in
c. 3/4-in x 4-in
d. 1/16-in x 4-in

3. The missile type and missile speed required for basic protection requirement in Zone 3 is:
a. 4.5 lb 2 x 4 traveling at 40 feet per second
b. 9 lb 2 x 4 traveling at 50 feet per second
c. 2 gm steel ball traveling at 130 feet per second
d. 9 lb 2 x 4 traveling at 80 feet per second

4. What is the major benefit of laminated glass?
a. Noise reduction
b. Breaks at wind speeds of 50 mph
c. Protection from bomb blast
d. Remains intact even if broken

5. Other benefits of laminated glass include:
a. Safety
b. Intrusion resistance
c. Turtle code compliance
d. All of the above

6. When specifying laminated glazing systems it is important to:
a. Know the applicable wind rating of the project’s location
b. Understand ASTM protection requirements
c. Include weep holes to drain water out of the glazing channel
d. All of the above

7. The most recent glazing option for impact resistant glazing systems is:
a. Adding a tinted interlayer
b. Using adhesives to bond glass to framing structure
c. A dry glazing system
d. Low-e coating

8. The Texas Department of Insurance provides insurance to residential structures as long as they:
a. Have a building permit on file
b. Are fitted with laminated glass
c. Meet program construction standards
d. The glass meets energy saving requirements

9. The State Building Code of Alabama applies to:
a. State buildings, schools, hotels, and movie theaters
b. All new construction
c. New construction in coastal areas only
d. a. and c. above

10. A major focus in Louisiana is:
a. Updating the statewide code that was in existence before 2005
b. Establishing a statewide code for all counties in Louisiana
c. Education of inspectors and the construction industry in parishes along the coast
d. Publishing wind maps for the entire state

Click here to print the reporting form.