FGIA Flashcards Group 2
Recycled aluminum requires only __% of the energy used to produce primary aluminum
5 percent
Structural integrity is judged based upon the ability of a material to
withstand loads
Impact - resistant aluminum fenestration products can be designed to meet testing standards outlined by
ASTM International and Miami- Dade County
Blast load require fenestration material to:
a) bend and not break to absorb energy
b) break but not allow fragments
c) not bend but allow small fragments
D) not bend or break
a) bend and not break to absorb energy
AAMA 510 covers
Blast mitigation
A High Strength-to-weight ratio allows for
increased design and fabrication possibilities to address varied aesthetic needs
Aluminum is mostly used in history renovations in order to do all of the following, except:
a) upgrade energy effiecy
b) preserve historic design and beauty
c) express the building’s design character
d)improve the buildings structural integrity
d) improve the buildings structural integrity
AAMA Offered performance standards for painted finishes that test quality endurance. These include:
a) AAMA 510, 511, 512
b) AAMA 2603, 2604 AAMA 2605
c)AAMA 2400, 2401, 2402
d)AAMA 609, 610, 611
b) AAMA 2603, 2604 AAMA 2605
True or False: Anodizing a simple electrochemical process that forms a protective coating of aluminum oxide on the surface of the aluminum profile
True
All of the following innovations have led to improved thetm performance for aluminum fenestration products:
a) single pane glass
b) thermal barriers
c) low e- Coatings
d) argon and other gas infills
single pane glass
What is fiberglass made out of?
A) strands of vinyl
B) Strands of glass
C) Pieces of composite material
D) Pieces of plastic
Strands of glass
Thermoplastic of thermostat plastic pultruded composite profiles may contain the following reinforcing materials except:
a) polyester
b) polyurethane
c) wood
d) vinylester
wood
Fiberglass has ____ tensile strength
high
Fiberglass has all of the qualities except:
a)non reflective
b) non bending
c) non magnetic
d) non sparking
non- bending
True or False: the pultrusion process is fast
true
True or false: fiberglass resists condensation, even in high humidity
true
The AIA has set a goal for buildings to be carbon neutral by
2030
ENERGY STAR requirements for windows and doors vary by:
a) residential application
b) structural strength
c)design characteristics
d)climate zone
d) climate zone
Which of the following is not true of fiberglass as used in windows and doorS:
A) helps maximize daylighting
B) provides slim sight lines
C) requires reinforcement for medium to large windows
D) keeps its shape under load
Which of the following is not true of fiberglass as used in windows and doorS:
All of the following lead to maximum thermal comfort, except for:
a) high r-values
b) low insulating properties
c) low U-Factors
D) high condensation resistance
b) low insulating properties
the basic ingredients of PVC are
Ethylene and chlorine
Vinyl has the ability to retain what intended physical performance property over time
dimensional stability, color retention, fire resistance
In terms of fire safety, rigid PVC products____
self-extinguish once the heat source is removed
when the PVC trimmings and end cuts are returned to the original vinyl extrusion supplier, this is called____ recycling
closed loop
True or False: testing for impact resistance is a requirement for certification of vinyl profiles for use in AAMA- certified windows
true
The current market share for residential vinyl window sales in the us is:
70%
Beyond reductions in energy consumption and reduced energy costs, high thermally performing windows_____.
increase interior comfort
Warmer window surfaces improve condensation resistance by ____ the surface temperature of the window preventing condensation from readily forming.
increasing
which of the following will assist with the structural performance of a vinyl window?
A) reinforcements in the sash
B) wall profile thickness
C) glazing the glass with a wet sealant or tape into the sash
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
During hurricane impact testing, a window (once impacted ) is subjected to successive positive and negative pressures. At the conclusion of the test, ____ allow between the interior and exterior of the window
a) less than a one inch tear is
B) no breach is
C) fragments less than 3 milliliters are
D) less than a half inch tear is
B) no breach is
Class I High performance anodic finishes are required to have a minimum thickness of ___ Mils.
0.7
AAMA 2604 and 2605 require a minimum dry firm thickness of
1.2 mils
the performance requirements for solar reflective finishes are found in
AAMA 643
the appearance of a whitish, powdery substance on the coating surface is defined as:
chalking
Which of eh following are NOT included in the standards for organic coatings on thermoplastic profiles:
a) color uniformity, specular gloss, dry film hardness
b) dry and wet oil adhesion, impact resistance, chemical resistance
c) abrasion resistance, humidity resistance and cold cracking
d) reverse impact, barometric pressure and wind resistance
reverse impact, barometric pressure and wind resistance
