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Restoring occupancy of existing buildings that were shut down due to the COVID-19 virus or other reasons must be performed with strict safety procedures to mitigate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases.
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The SMACNA Testing and Research Institute (STRI) completed load tests on three different combinations of strap embedded in concrete.
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This article discusses the history of duct air leak testing and describes proper techniques and practical application when leak testing is performed in accordance with the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) standards.
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SMACNA took their technical services roadshow to SMACNA Hawai’i, presenting on duct fitting selection and fan system effect to a group of contractors and engineers.
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SMACNA’s technical services department traveled to British Columbia to present an intensive one-day program on SMACNA’s Technical Standards.
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The International Training Institute (ITI) commissioned Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) to evaluate 1/2 inch wide flat lock seam soldered joints. The study investigated the in-service cyclical thermal loads that flat seams typically experience, and to test varying levels of dressing extent, joint gaps, voids in solder, edge seam solder geometry, and solder extent, to help analyze the minimum requirements for meeting the intended service life of 75 years without failure in a 1/2 inch wide flat lock seam.
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Patrick J. Brooks, MBA, PE, new senior project manager with SMACNA’s Technical Resources Department, brings more than 30 years of industry experience to SMACNA National. With his extensive knowledge, Brooks is an exceptional resource for SMACNA members and staff.
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SMACNA contractors actively engaged in hands-on learning about SMACNA’s most prominent standards during SMACNA’s two-day Technical University held in April at the Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Philadelphia and Vicinity’s new chapter headquarters in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
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SMACNA technical staff presented sessions about two technical manuals at the 2018 AHR Expo, in Chicago in January.
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Approximately 50 Bay Area SMACNA contractors learned about key SMACNA standards and the latest technical apps during SMACNA’s recent Technical University at the Bay Area Training Center in Oakland, Calif.
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The second edition of SMACNA's “Thermoset FRP Duct Construction Manual” is now available. The 228-page book is an authoritative resource that design engineers, industrial engineering departments, pollution control authorities, FRP manufacturers, and installation contractors can use for the proper selection, manufacture, and installation of FRP duct systems.
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One of the most frequently asked architectural questions SMACNA receives is on sizing gutters and downspouts. In response, SMACNA’s Technical Resources Department has created a free Downspout and Gutter Sizing Calculator.
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The revised “Round Industrial Duct Construction Standards,” 3rd edition, 2013, an American National Standard, ANSI/SMACNA 005-2013, is now available. SMACNA members will receive an email shortly with instructions on how to receive their gratis copy.
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SMACNA’s Technical Resources Committee completed wind uplift testing on custom-fabricated fascia and coping architectural elements constructed in accordance with the SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.
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SMACNA’s first edition of the “Phenolic Duct Construction Standard” provides basic phenolic duct fabrication and installation standards that sheet metal contractors, code officials and design engineers will find useful. It is a new American National Standard.
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Round industrial duct construction calculations just got a whole lot easier for SMACNA members.
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Now there’s an app for SMACNA’s “Round Industrial Duct Construction Standard” (RIDCS). This powerful app, available today, is actually Web-based. Best of all it is free to SMACNA members. Click here to access the App. Scroll to “SMACNA’s Round Duct Construction App.” Login to your member’s only account and you will automatically arrive on the App landing page.
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Achieving uniqueness in building construction should start at the top. When choosing a roofing style, many architects choose custom fabricated metal roofs. SMACNA's Custom Fabricated Sheet Metal Roof Test Report describes the performance of the double lock standing seam and batten seam metal roof conforming to the SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.
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SMACNA and the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) are presenting a webinar on the NEMI HVAC Fire Life Safety certifications exclusively for SMACNA members only on Jan. 26 at 11:00 a.m. (EST).
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Event Objectives
Gain solid understanding of how to construct duct in a resource efficient and sustainable manner that is compliant with SMACNA’s HVAC Duct Construction Standard. This is the final session in a three part series.
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Event Objectives
Gain solid understanding of how to construct duct in a resource efficient and sustainable manner that is compliant with SMACNA’s HVAC Duct Construction Standard. This is the second session in a three part series.
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This presentation will cover the following (with respect to rectangular duct):
- Basic definitions used to properly describe rectangular duct
- Limits and proper application of various joints and seams
- Use of the manual to determine proper construction options
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Session highlights the considerations in specifying and installing fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers and ceiling dampers in HVAC systems.
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Session highlights the SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual – Guidelines For Mechanical Systems 3rd Edition (ANSI) means and methods for seismically bracing ducts and pipes to meet the requirements of the regionally appropriate seismic hazard levels so that ducts/pipes are more likely to maintain their integrity and remain attached to the building’s structure during a seismic event.
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This webinar presentation on duct air leakage will define what duct air leakage is and how it relates to equipment air leakage, accessory air leakage, and HVAC system air leakage.
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This webinar will demonstrate how to use SMACNA's Third Edition of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards to determine the proper range of construction options of rectangular duct used in today's commercial market.
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The Master Index provides contractors, design professionals, and code officials with a centralized resource of SMACNA technical documents. The index includes key words or phrases from all SMACNA technical standards, manuals and guides.
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As an organization with contributing members on the National CAD Standard (NCS) Committee, SMACNA is committed to improving electronic communication between members of the architect/engineer/contractor (AEC) community, and the overall quality of construction.
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SMACNA is being increasingly advised that contractors are being required to provide elements of fire damper and combination fire/smoke damper installations which are both unnecessary and not allowed. Specifically we refer to requirements to seal the retaining angles to the wall/floor fire rated assembly and to other directives to fill the expansion space with materials such as mineral wool, ceramic fiber or firestopping caulks.
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This technical paper contains ERRATA for the Guide for Steel Stack Construction, Second Edition 1996. Please download and include this listing of changes/corrections with your copy of the manual and reference it as needed.
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This technical paper reviews the Model Building Code process of the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Building 5000 Code and addresses SMACNA National's position with regards to the efforts of the code community to develop a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national codes.
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