Topic: Acoustic Solutions and Fire Wall Design Innovations with AIA

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Learning Objective 1: The acoustical solutions within the \npresentation offer a greater Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating \nthan traditional metal framing material. Higher STC ratings correlate \nto less sound transmission which contributes to the hearing health of \nthe individuals that will inhabit the building. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\nLearning Objective 2: The reduced material and labor that can \nresult from utilizing some of these innovative products will make \nthe project scope much safer. The less amount\/lighter product makes \nthe transporting and installing processes less of an opportunity for \nhealth hazards and injury. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Learning Objective 3: The material saved\/ labor reduced from \nthese innovative solutions is a much more cost-effective option. This \ncontributes to the welfare of the project owner, which is often times \ntaxpayer\u2019s dollars, by saving a substantial amount of money. These \nacoustical and firewall solutions can reduce the amount of material \nin the job making a more sustainable alternative. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\nLearning Objective 4: Cold formed-Steel has a very long and \ninteresting story of how we have come to the finish product we use \ntoday. Since the first use of cold-formed products in the mid 1800\u2019s, \nthe industry gained ground in coordination with the gypsum wall \nboard industry in the 1950\u2019s. The industry was standardized in the \nlate 1900\u2019s and its history has morphed into what we know today."]]]]}