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AIA COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:


 

Provider number: J230

Course number: EJA1

Program title: Principals and Practices of Expansion Control Systems.

 

Outline:

  • What is an Expansion Joint?
    • Where do they occur?
    • Are they optional?
    • Can I make them go away?
  • Design and Selection Criteria Expansion Joints
    • Type of Movement – seismic, thermal, lateral shear.
    • Service Environment – traffic loads, waterproofing, durability.
    • Code & Life Safety – ADA compliance, fire rated, trip hazards.
    • Aesthetic Considerations – metal finishes, paint options, color options, faux finishes.

Three specific, measurable learning objectives (new skills or knowledge)

  • Trip hazards/ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
  • Proper selection/movement/seismic considerations.
  • Waterproof and load bearing characteristics.

 

 


 

Provider number: J230

Course number: EJP1

Program Title: Fundamental Design of Seismic & Waterproof Expansion Joint Systems in Parking Structures & Stadium

 

Outline

  • Traffic & Service Conditions Dictate Design
    • Type and Speed of Traffic / Service Conditions
    • Waterproofing vs. Movement Considerations
    • Temperature Adjustment Principals
    • Concrete Construction
  • Design and Selection Criteria of Exterior Expansion Joints for:
    • Types of Structures – precast, post tensioned, etc.
    • Coefficient of Expansion – static vs. dynamic movement
    • Direction & Amount of Movement – thermal, seismic, lateral shear.
    • Ramp Areas – entrance, helix, enplane, deplane, breakovers, etc.
    • Heavy Loads / Service Condition - cars, buses, delivery trucks, fork trucks, snowplows, etc.
    • Pedestrian Safety – ADA compliance vs. trip hazards
    • Life Safety – fire rated designs

Three specific, measurable learning objectives (new skills or knowledge)

  • Understanding the relationship between type of structure, concrete construction and watertight expansion joint design.
  • Proper system selection based on service, climate, movement and loading conditions.
  • Identify the difference between trip hazards and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Provider number: J230

Course number: EJAP2

Program title: Fundamental Expansion Joint Principals

 

Outline

  • What is a Movement Joint:
    • Definition
    • Types of Joints
    • What expansion joints accommodate
    • Where they occur
    • How much they move
  • Where is a seismic expansion joint?
    • Current seismic philosophy
    • Seismic considerations
    • Wind shear
    • Centering devices
  • Design and Selection Criteria Expansion Joints
    • Type of structure
    • Type of construction/finish
  • Why do expansion joints fail?
    • Type of traffic
    • Understanding service needs
    • Expected service condition
    • Climate, weather, exposure

Three specific, measurable learning objectives (new skills or knowledge)

  • What are expansion joints
  • What are seismic expansion joints
  • Design and selection criteria for expansion joints

 



Provider number: J230

Course number: FB1

Program title: Life Safety Fire Barrier Systems 101

 

Outline

  • History of Fire Barriers
  • Testing and Cycling Movement
  • Laboratory Requirements
  • Types of Fire Barriers
  • Installation Techniques
  • Quality Assurance

 

Three specific, measurable learning objectives (new skills or knowledge)

  • Types of Fire Barriers
  • Testing and Cycling Movements
  • Installation Techniques

 

Provider number: J230

Course number: FB2

Program title: Life Safety Requirements for Fire Rated Expansion Joints.

 

Outline

  • Properly engineered fire rated expansion joints.
    • Seismic vs. Thermal Movement project requirements.
    • Installation / Life Safety – who’s installing the fire barrier?
    • Compatibility with expansion joint systems.
  • ASTM and UL dynamic movement and fire test requirements.
    • Dynamic vs. Static testing requirements (fatigue analysis).
    • Smoke, Flame Spread, Hose Stream and Cycling requirements.
    • Heat rise and spontaneous combustion.
  • Fire Barrier hourly ratings and selection.
    • Types of hourly ratings (1 through 4 hour)
    • Types of materials – ceramic blankets, caulks, intermecents.
    • Compatibility with surrounding substrates.

Three specific, measurable learning objectives (new skills or knowledge)

  • Properly engineered fire rated expansion joints.
  • ASTM and UL dynamic movement and fire test requirements.
  • Fire Barrier hourly ratings and selection.

 


 

Provider number: J230

Course number: FB3

Program title: Life Safety Fire Barrier Systems 301

 

Outline

  • Fire Rated Expansion Joints
  • Structures using fire barrier
  • Early history and test standards
  • Testing and cycling movements
  • Testing and listing laboratories
  • Laboratory requirements
  • Test Costs
  • Types of fire barriers
  • Installation techniquest
  • Quality assurance

Three specific, measurable learning objectives (new skills or knowledge)

  • Fire Barrier hourly rating and selection
  • Fire test requirements
  • Properly engineered fire rated expansion joints

 

Provider number: J230

Course number: FB4

Program title: Fundamental Approval and Inspection Principles: Fire Rated Seismic Expansion Joint Systems

 

Outline

  • Basic definitions of thermal and seismic expansion joints
  • Why and where they occur
  • Typical design and selection criteria used by architects and building designers
  • Fire rated barriers for expansion joints
  • History of product development
  • Past and current code requirements
  • Testing standards
  • Basic types of products likely to be seen on project sites
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Inspection checklist

Three specific, measurable learning objectives (new skills or knowledge)

  • Fire rated barriers for expansion joints
  • History of Fire Barriers
  • Testing standards and code requirement