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APC BS QUESTIONS > Building Pathology > Flashcards

Building Pathology Flashcards

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What are the typical defects of curtain walling?

A

Water penetration (forces of gravity, water pressure, kinetic energy)

Leakage

Defective Fixings

Sealant Failure

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What is ACM?

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Aluminium Composite Material Cladding

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How is ACM Cladding panels constructed?

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2 skins of aluminium sheets sandwiched with filler material - Polyethelene (PE) or Polyurethane (PUR) pr mineral wool.

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What are the key legislative areas of ACM Cladding panels?

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  1. Combustability of the filler material
  2. Performance of the aluminium skins and how it acts during a fire.
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What legislation governs ACM Cladding Panels?

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A number of regualtions however one being:

BS8414 - Fire Performance of External Cladding

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