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Provides an overview of the applications, terminology, and specification considerations relating to Bar and Plank Grating products.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- List the component materials used in bar and plank grating and describe how each differs in terms of aesthetics, structural capability, strength, durability and availability.
- Discuss bar and plank grating selection considerations when designing for specific loading requirements, specifically open area, bar height and thickness, spacing, span and load type.
- List and compare the different types of bar grating including their relative heavy loading strength, stability, walkability and identify which type is ADA compliant.
- List and compare the different types of plank grating including their relative stability, walkability and identify which types are ADA compliant.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Rick Wan on behalf of McNICHOLS. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Rick Wan
Title: Architectural Design Consultant, McNICHOLS Company
Background: Rick Wan, Architectural Design Consultant, has been with McNICHOLS Company for over 25 years. Mr. Wan held several positions at McNICHOLS including Customer Service Specialist and Training Manager. Mr. Wan’s strong background in products and product applications provides experience and insight into unique product applications for the wide variety of perforated metal, wire mesh, expanded metal, and grating products McNICHOLS Company offers. In addition to responsibility for architectural product applications, Mr. Wan oversees the continuing education program for the architectural and design programs at McNICHOLS Company.
