Design & Specification of MCM in Today's Architecture

Design & Specification of MCM in Today's Architecture

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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/

This presentation will cover a wide range of timely topics important to the Architect, Designer, and Specifier of contemporary interior and exterior metal panels. It will provide an overview of aluminum and metal composite materials as well address MCM’s attributes, basic design guidelines, attachment systems, specifications, and cost considerations.

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: 
(10) Specialties
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - AIA1-HSW-R9