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Performance of Exterior Building Walls
Johnson PG

Pages: 287       Published: 2003

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Get the latest information on testing, analysis, development, and design of exterior building wall systems. 20 peer-reviewed papers examine a broad spectrum of topics, including:

• Product Development

• Code Issues

• Seismic Considerations

• Wind Evaluation

• Methods to Predict Condensation

• Current Standards and Future Considerations

• And More!

This publication is a valuable resource for architects, engineers, contractors, those involved in materials testing and development, and educators in architectural and engineering departments.

Table of Contents

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Meeting of Minds—Architect, Contractor, and Owner, The Subtle Process of Communication
Pierce W.

Ambiguities, Changes, and Contradictions in Building Wall Literature
Kudder R., Lies K., Faith B.

Wind Load Design and Performance Testing of Exterior Walls: Current Standards and Future Considerations
Prevatt D.

The Use of Wind Tunnels to Assist in Cladding Design for Buildings
Williams C., Conley G., Kilpatrick J.

The Importance of Studying Exemplars when Designing Stone Facades
McDonald W., Lewis M.

“Building a Better Wall System”; The Application of ASTM E 2099 “Standard Practice for the Specification and Evaluation of Pre-Construction Laboratory Mockups of Exterior Wall Systems”
Kaskel B., Wegener T.

A Detailing Method for Improving Leakage Prevention of Exterior Wall Weatherproofing
Bateman R.

Connectivity of the Air Barrier and Building Envelope System: Materials, Process, and Quality Assurance
Day K.

Evaluation of Seismic Performance of Anchored Brick Veneer Walls
Memari A., Aliaari M., Hamid A.

Determination of Poisson's Ratio of Silicone Sealants from Ultrasonic and Tensile Measurements
Wolf A., Descamps P.

When Does it Become a Leak? A Case Study
Keranen T.

Evaluation of the Condensation Index Rating as Determined using the Proposed Testing Method in the NFRC 500 Draft Procedure
Wise D., Shah B., Curcija D., Baker J.

A New Protocol for the Inspection and Testing of Building Envelope Air Barrier Systems
Knight K., Boyle B., Phillips B.

Overview of ASTM MNL 40, Moisture Analysis and Condensation Control in Building Envelopes
Trechsel H.

A Verification Method for Prevention of Penetration of Moisture to Prove Compliance of Performance-Based Building Codes
Benge C.

Stucco Cladding — Lessons Learned from Problematic Facades
Spagna F., Ruggiero S.

Panelized Wall Construction: Design, Testing, and Construction Procedures
Lindow E., Jasinski L.

A Wall System that Inherently Satisfies Proposed NEHRP Seismic Design Provisions for Architectural Glass
Behr R., Wulfert H.

A Basic Guide to Minimize Sealant Joint Failures in Exterior Building Walls
Erdly J., Gensel R.

Selected Performance Characteristics of a Dual Purpose 100% Acrylic Polymer-Based Coating that Performs as Both a Weather Resistive Component for Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), and as an Adhesive for Attachment of the Insulation Board
Konopka K., McKelvey J., Rimmer J., O'Brien M.

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Committee: E06
Paper ID: STP1422-EB
DOI: 10.1520/STP1422-EB
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5474-2

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