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).

 

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