Performance of Exterior Building Walls

STP Published: 2003

STP1422-EB

Performance of Exterior Building Walls

Editor(s): Paul G. Johnson

Get the latest information on testing, analysis, development, and design of exterior building wall systems. 20 peer-reviewed papers examine a broad spectrum of topics, including:

• Product Development

• Code Issues

• Seismic Considerations

• Wind Evaluation

• Methods to Predict Condensation

• Current Standards and Future Considerations

• And More!

This publication is a valuable resource for architects, engineers, contractors, those involved in materials testing and development, and educators in architectural and engineering departments.

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Meeting of Minds—Architect, Contractor, and Owner, The Subtle Process of Communication

WJ Pierce

Ambiguities, Changes, and Contradictions in Building Wall Literature

RJ Kudder, KM Lies, BA Faith

Wind Load Design and Performance Testing of Exterior Walls: Current Standards and Future Considerations

DO Prevatt

The Use of Wind Tunnels to Assist in Cladding Design for Buildings

CJ Williams, GJ Conley, J Kilpatrick

The Importance of Studying Exemplars when Designing Stone Facades

WH McDonald, MD Lewis

“Building a Better Wall System”; The Application of ASTM E 2099 “Standard Practice for the Specification and Evaluation of Pre-Construction Laboratory Mockups of Exterior Wall Systems”

BS Kaskel, TR Wegener

A Detailing Method for Improving Leakage Prevention of Exterior Wall Weatherproofing

R Bateman

Connectivity of the Air Barrier and Building Envelope System: Materials, Process, and Quality Assurance

KC Day

Evaluation of Seismic Performance of Anchored Brick Veneer Walls

AM Memari, M Aliaari, AA Hamid

Determination of Poisson's Ratio of Silicone Sealants from Ultrasonic and Tensile Measurements

AT Wolf, P Descamps

When Does it Become a Leak? A Case Study

TM Keranen

Evaluation of the Condensation Index Rating as Determined using the Proposed Testing Method in the NFRC 500 Draft Procedure

DJ Wise, BV Shah, D Curcija, J Baker

A New Protocol for the Inspection and Testing of Building Envelope Air Barrier Systems

KD Knight, BJ Boyle, BG Phillips

Overview of ASTM MNL 40, Moisture Analysis and Condensation Control in Building Envelopes

HR Trechsel

A Verification Method for Prevention of Penetration of Moisture to Prove Compliance of Performance-Based Building Codes

C Benge

Stucco Cladding — Lessons Learned from Problematic Facades

FJ Spagna, SS Ruggiero

Panelized Wall Construction: Design, Testing, and Construction Procedures

ES Lindow, LF Jasinski

A Wall System that Inherently Satisfies Proposed NEHRP Seismic Design Provisions for Architectural Glass

RA Behr, H Wulfert

A Basic Guide to Minimize Sealant Joint Failures in Exterior Building Walls

JL Erdly, RW Gensel

Selected Performance Characteristics of a Dual Purpose 100% Acrylic Polymer-Based Coating that Performs as Both a Weather Resistive Component for Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), and as an Adhesive for Attachment of the Insulation Board

KM Konopka, JL McKelvey, JW Rimmer, MJ O'Brien

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Developed by Committee: E06

Pages: 284

DOI: 10.1520/STP1422-EB

ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5474-2

ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-3457-7