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This course explains and illustrates how high-performance, fully composite insulated sandwich wall panels can be detailed to achieve continuous insulation. It explores the pros, cons, and attributes of wythe connectors such as carbon fiber trusses as well as panel insulation options, manufacturing and testing procedures, and installation methods. It concludes by providing a comprehensive set of sample installations to illustrate the broad range of building types and appearances that can be created with insulated sandwich wall systems.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by John M. Carson on behalf of AltusGroup. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: John M. Carson
Title: Executive Director of AltusGroup, Inc., AltusGroup
Background:
John Carson has worked for industrial conglomerates such as Hercules, Himont Polyolefins, Dupont, Hexcel Corporation, and Chomarat Group over his career, in addition to having owned several entrepreneurial businesses.
Mr. Carson is currently a board member and Executive Director of AltusGroup, Inc. – a for-profit corporation owned by its founding members and focused on precast technology development, licensing and innovation. It is comprised of 19 of the leading precast concrete firms in North America, several international affiliates and strategic innovation partners. AltusGroup members have over 35 manufacturing plants and total group revenues exceeding $1 billion.
