Provides an overview of how buildings move and information about building joints, forces, types, filler and covers.

1. Managing Building
Movement With Joints
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Course #: INY07A
1 AIA LU / HSW CE Hour
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6. Managing Building
Movement With Joints
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Course #: INY07A
1 AIA LU / HSW CE Hour
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AnAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA)
Continuing Education Program

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9. This course will help the designer to correctly determine the proper specification for building
movement joints. Selecting, designing, detailing and specifying building joints is a complex task
which can be simplified by following a logical process to first determine joint requirements,
location and type. Once we know the size and geometry of the joint system, we then can identify
the wall, floor, ceiling, and roof systems that are impacted. After finishes are determined for these
systems, we then can begin to cover the joints in a way that works well with those finishes and
meets the functional and performance requirements for the surface.
CAD and BIM details and specifications are readily available for incorporating building joints into
a project.
A complete discussion of Seismic Joints is beyond the scope of this presentation.
Course Description

10. Identify the requirements for expansion joints
including the amount and direction of movement
as well as the geometry or location of the joint
Answer critical questions regarding expansion
joint requirements with regards to:
• Location (i.e., Floor loads and flush mounted for ADA)
• Fire separation
• Sound, thermal and moisture separation
• Finish closure
• Aesthetic consideration
Select, detail and specify the expansion joint(s)
elements:
• Select and develop a list of joints (interior wall, exterior wall, etc.)
• Detail the connection of the joint to the substrate
Discuss installation tips and best practices
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL WILL BE ABLE TO:
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Learning Objectives

11. Identifying Building
Joint Requirements
SECTION 1

12. What is a building
joint?
SECTION
1

13. Why do you need
building joints?
SECTION
1

14. What type of movement is
the building subject to,
and how much?
SECTION
1

15. Joint Performance Considerations
JOINT SYSTEMS SHOULD:
SECTION
1

16. Building Movement
and the Environment
FORCES ON BUILDINGS:
Wind Sway Seismic Motion
Moisture Expansion Thermal
SECTION
1

17. Thermal Expansion and Contraction
TEMPERATURE
SWING
COEFFICIENT OF
EXPANSION
TEMPERATURE
SWING
COEFFICIENT
OF EXPANSION
LENGTH THERMAL
MOVEMENT
SECTION
1

18. Moisture
SECTION
1

19. Wind
ACCOMMODATE FOR:
SECTION
1

20. Differential (Multi-Directional) Movement
Differential Movement – Thermal + Wind
SECTION
1

21. Building Joint Geometry and
Location
SECTION
1

22. Where to locate joints?
SECTION
1

23. Different Joints for Different
Geometry
SECTION
1

24. Designing
Effective
Joints
SECTION 2

25. Early Integration
in the Design
SECTION
2

26. 1. Consider how to manage movement
and the building conditions
Building Joint
Design Process
2. Work with the structural engineer
to determine a strategy
3. Determine the width of the joint
4. Locate the joints
DESIGN
SECTION
2

27. Building Joint
Design Process
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
DESIGN
SECTION
2

28. Building Joint
Design Process
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT CD STAGE
SECTION
2

29. Building Joint
Design Process
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
SECTION
2

30. Building Joint
Design Process
SUMMARY 3-STEP DESIGN PROCESS
Mark Location Substrate/Finish Type Detail
A First Floor Concrete/Carpet EM 1/A1.08
B Exterior Wall Masonry/Grey CP 3/A1.08
C Parking Deck Entry Concrete/SS CS 7/A1.08
D Parking Deck Floor Concrete/Grey CP 5/A1.08
E First Floor at Wall Concrete/Carpet CC 2/A1.08
F Roof See Roofing Details RR 11/A1.08
SECTION
2

31. Other Design
Factors
For Joints
SECTION 3

32. 1. What Type of Finish?
2. Is the Joint on the Exterior?
3. Located On the Floor, the Wall or the Ceiling?
4. What is the Joint Attachment Substrate?
5. What Type of Foot Traffic and Loads?
6. What Is the Size of the Opening?
7. What is the Fire Rating for this Expansion Joint?
8. Are Moisture Barriers Required?
Important
Questions
You’ll Want to
Ask
SECTION
3

33. What type of finish?
SECTION
3

34. SIKASIL WS-295 (Standard)
Custom Color/Match Options
DOW CORNING (Optional)
PECORA 890 NST (Optional)
SECTION
3

35. STANDARD SEAL COLORS ARE AVAILABLE:
Beige
STANDARD MATERIAL INCLUDE:
White
Gray Black
Aluminum Mill Aluminum Clear
Anodized
Stainless Steel
Brush Finish
Brass
Brush Finish
Material & Standard Color Options
SECTION
3

36. Is the joint on the
exterior?
SECTION
3

37. Located on the floor,
the wall or the ceiling?
SECTION
3

38. What is the
joint attachment
substrate?
SECTION
3

39. What type of foot
traffic and loads?
SECTION
3

40. What is the size
of the opening?
SECTION
3

41. What is the fire rating for
this expansion joint?
SECTION
3

42. Fire Rated Joints

43. Are moisture barriers
required?
SECTION
3

44. Types
of Joint
Solutions
Interior Floors Interior Wall and
Ceiling
Exterior Wall
Exterior
Decking and
Parking
Exterior Roof Fire Barrier
SECTION
3

45. • Capable of accommodating
thermal movement
• Easily installed with minimal fasteners
• Systems are surface mounted directly
to the concrete floor slab
• Do not require the use of
preformed blockouts
Surface Mount
• Narrow sightlines
• Variety of elastomeric seals
and edge retainers
• Compliance with ADA
guidelines (all systems
included)
Elastomeric
• Creates a watertight assembly
• Easy installation
• Complimentary colors available in
pre-tinted silicone facing
Compression
Interior Floors
SECTION
3

46. • Easily installed with
minimal fasteners
• Systems are surface mounted
directly to the wall opening
Surface Mount
• Narrow sightlines
• Variety of elastomeric seals
and edge retainers
Elastomeric
• Capable of accommodating
thermal and multi-directional
seismic movement
• Integrating with a variety
of wall surfaces
Seismic
Interior Wall and Ceiling
SECTION
3

47. • Wider openings
• Vandal resistant
• Aluminum cover plate
Metal Seismic
• Works under its own constant
internal pressure
• Permanent weather
tight seal
• From thermal movements
to seismic movement
Seismic Compression Seal
• Interior, exterior, and ceiling applications
• Easy to install
• Able to match all wall
and ceiling conditions
• Secondary moisture barrier available
for exterior applications
Seismic
Exterior Wall
SECTION
3

48. • Easily installed with minimal fasteners
• Surface mounted directly to
the concrete floor slab
• Do not require the use of
preformed blockouts
Surface Mount
• Watertight
• Non-invasive anchoring
• Traffic durable
Compression
• Accommodating thermal and multi-
directional seismic movement
• Designed for high volume foot traffic
and heavy load conditions
Seismic
Exterior Decking and Parking
SECTION
3

49. • Multidirectional movement
and weatherproofing
• Reinforced EPDM bellows are integrally
attached to metal flanges
• Provided a primary protection barrier
Bellows Seismic
Exterior Roof
• Engineered for flat and sloped roofs
• Handles ice, snow loads,
maintenance foot traffic
• Integral weather seals and moisture barriers
block penetration from the elements
SECTION
3

50. • All in one solution
• Provides water and fire protection
• Certified with UL 2079
• Meets ASTM E-119, E1966 and E1399
Compression Seismic
Fire Barrier
• Fire rated systems with directional changes,
bottom mount, and water flow technology
• Accommodates +/- 50% horizontal shear and
multi-directional seismic movement
• Exceeds ASTM E-1399 and -1996,
listed with Intertek
SECTION
3

51. Installation
Considerations
SECTION 4

52. Coordination
SECTION
4

53. Best Practices
SECTION
4

54. Best Practices
SECTION
4

55. Best Practices
Resource: 29th March, 2014, Civil Engineering Department S.N.P.I.T. & R.C., Umrakh
SECTION
4

56. Identify the requirements for
expansion joints
Answer critical questions
regarding expansion joint
Select, detail and specify the
expansion joint(s) elements
Discuss installation tips and
best practices
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL WILL BE ABLE TO:
I.
2.
3.
4.
Review

57. Course #: INY07A
1 AIA LU / HSW CE Hour
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