Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 PDH
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Corrosion and resilience assessments are too often based on performance assumptions that are inaccurate for a specific site because the criteria for material and system selection are continually evolving. This can result in designs experiencing unexpectedly high levels of maintenance and premature replacement that can dramatically increase both a building’s overhead and carbon footprint and shorten its lifespan. Unfortunately, there is currently no international standard to provide detailed guidance for decision makers. The presenter will draw on trend data, international atmospheric corrosion research, and her metal selection and failure analysis site assessment experience to illustrate an approach to counter this. She will suggest resources that can be used to assist with assessments and summarize the on-going international standards and development efforts to address the matter.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the fundamentals of site assessment for predicting material and system performance.
- Recognize why and how the assumptions that should be used for site assessment are changing.
- Identify the differences between the performance of metals when exposed to different corrosion and resilience challenges.
- Acquire knowledge of resources to assist with more accurate site assessment.
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