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Course #15531 - Insulated Concrete Forming; Concrete vs Framed Walls

Course Expiration: October 23, 2021
Course Type: Contractor
Core Credit Hours: 1.0
HVAC Specific: No
Energy Specific: No
Course Name:Insulated Concrete Forming; Concrete vs Framed Walls
Course Outline & Objectives:Presentation Summary: New research sponsored by the Insulating Concrete Form Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) now gives scientific evidence for what ICF/Concrete building proponents have known, but have been unable to quantify. ICF expert Douglas Bennion will present a summary of these findings that documents the superior thermal performance of insulated concrete walls versus a range of typical framed walls, both wood and steel. Two significant thermal improvements offered by insulated concrete walls will be discussed in depth. Douglas will first put the study into context with a short review of US energy codes from 2009 to present and the efforts by code-makers to rectify the serious thermal shortcomings of common building assemblies; i.e.: thermal bridging and uncontrolled air leakage. Next, he will differentiate insulated concrete, showing the integration of three built-in features of ICF walls that competing assemblies may not be able to replicate at all, or at least not without higher in-place costs. Addressing the actual results of the study, Douglas will describe the 5 tested wall assemblies, including wood-frame, steel-frame, and insulated concrete. Results of comparative testing under ASTM C-1363 Guarded Hot Box will be shown for each example in graphic form. Both the rate of heat flow and the contribution of the assembly itself to the results will be shown in detail, lending a clearer understanding of what many call ?the ICF effect? to thermal performance of buildings. ICF Concrete Mix Design; Mix designs for ICFs vary slightly from region to region and are somewhat dependent on aggregate types and grades available. In general, ICF mix designs follow criteria laid out in ACI-318 for residential and commercial buildings. Usually, a normal weight concrete is called for with compressive strength dictated by code or by the EOR. ICF proponents prefer a more ?flowable? mix that may be facilitated by limiting the aggregate size to between 3/8 & ½ inches. Plasticizers are often employed to temporarily increase concrete slump without impacting compressive strength. Self-consolidating concrete is not recommended for ICF walls, though it is frequently employed for ICF suspended concrete floors and roof decks.
Course Schedule November 12, 2019 Scheels/11282 S. State St./Sandy, UT/Level 2 northwest corner 11:30 - 12:00 Check-in and lunch served 12:00 Presentation
Calendar Events
Date: 11/12/2019 Location: Salt Lake
Keywords: concreteaciamerican concrete instituteconstructionicfinsulated concrete forms
Location(s): Salt Lake
Teaching Method: Live
Company Name: Utah Department of Transportation
Phone: 801-633-6262
Address: 4501 South 2700 West
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Postal Code: 84114
Email Address: bryanlee@utah.gov
The Course Provider is: a state or federal agency
Signup Link: https://www.aciintermountain.com/luncheons.html
Instructor First Name: Douglas
Instructor Last Name: Bennion
Instructor License #:
Instructor Resume: Douglas J. Bennion With his ICF construction, testing and training experience, Douglas Bennion demonstrates both the tried and true techniques as well as the latest developments in ICFs to builders around the world. He brings with him: ? 40 years experience in concrete construction ? Currently serves as the Building Science and Code Compliance specialist for an international group of EPS building products manufacturers. ? He has conducted hundreds of classroom and on-site trainings with builders. Douglas is a featured speaker at concrete industry forums and teaches accredited continuing education courses to architects and engineers. ?

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