Selecting appropriate materials is a key step in the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure. Many considerations are involved in deciding what materials to select, including cost, performance, preference, and availability. In addition, materials substitutions sometimes occur during the construction phase. At times, these selection and substitution decisions have unintended consequences for performance.
In this webinar, materials scientists Jeff Plumridge and Kimberly Steiner, and materials engineer Elizabeth Wagner examine common issues related to materials selection. Three material types are discussed in detail, germane to a range of architectural, structural, and fire protection applications. Reasons for selection or substitution and the unintended consequences of those decisions are highlighted. Finally, important points to consider when selecting materials or requesting or evaluating substitutions are discussed.
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