Title: Mass Wall Construction and Repairs
Topic Tags: Exterior Walls, Leak Detection, Restoration
Exterior Wall Sub Topic: Masonry
Leak Detection Sub Topic: Moisture
Restoration Sub Topic: Technology
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Recommended Prerequisite Knowledge: Previous knowledge with masonry mass wall construction and repairs
Does the content of this presentation meet the criteria for AIA Health, Safety, and Welfare using the above guidelines: Yes
Why this meets above criteria: Presentation will be on the repair and maintenance of exterior walls and the protection of pedestrians and the public.
Presentation Topic Category Construction & Evaluation
Objective 1: At the end of this course the learner will be able to identify typical defects with mass wall construction.
Objective 2: The learner will understand the reasons for defects associated with mass wall construction
Objective 3: The learner will know repair techniques for mass walls.
Objective 4: The learner will understand original construction defects with mass walls.
This proposed presentation is a case study of two buildings with solid masonry mass exterior wall construction constructed in 1950. The presentation will focus on the design, construction, deterioration and repair of the building's exterior mass walls, and will include: leak evaluation, facade inspection, original construction, repairs, and maintenance.
