Design & Specification of MCM in Today's Architecture

Design & Specification of MCM in Today's Architecture - OLD

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As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of metal composite materials, ALPOLIC® carefully considers every detail of the manufacturing, distribution and sales process. Most of our products are manufactured in Chesapeake, VA, many with a substantial amount of post-consumer recycled materials. After fabrication, the MCM sheets are shipped to their destinations, ready to change the façade of structures around the world. Exceptional projects deserve exceptional materials. Demand ALPOLIC®

https://www.alpolic-americas.com/

Explore different architectural cladding options. Discover how aluminum composite material (ACM) panels and metal composite material (MCM) panels have broadened architectural horizons, providing weatherability, fire resistance, long service life, and design flexibility.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. To understand the physical characteristics as well as the finish characteristics of MCM
  2. To understand cost considerations of MCM versus other materials.
  3. To understand the definition and attributes, material structures, manufacturing process of MCM
  4. To understand the differences between exterior attachment systems (wet seal, dry seal, rain screen) and interior systems of MCM
Provided By: 
ALPOLIC Materials
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - K2004GE