1 Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) AIA Continuing Education units provided by MM Systems

Please note the later start time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
$5 entry fee at the door
Located at Stantec (2338 Coolidge Hwy Suite 100, Berkley, MI 48072)

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DESCRIPTION:
During this upcoming presentation where we will dive deep into expansion joints, we’ll discuss how a tailored technological approach aids architects, engineers, and contractors to find best practice expansion joint solutions.

We’ll discuss:
Where to place building expansion joints and how to hide them
How to accommodate various types of movement (thermal, seismic, shear, and horizontal/vertical displacement)
Design of control layers and integration with and through expansion joints
Considerations for maintaining fire rating
Constructability of expansion joints

SPEAKER INFO:
Dave Bratek’s diversified engineering career has spanned over 40 years. He has held positions as a Director of Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing and currently serves as Vice President of MM Systems located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Founded in 1960, MM Systems offers waterproof, insulated, fire rated, thermal, and seismic expansion joint systems that meet the rigorous demands of parking structures, stadiums, and buildings. A complimentary architectural metals collaboration studio offers custom tailored building façade and accent solutions that integrate with expansion joints and other building components.

During this upcoming presentation where we will dive deep into expansion joints, Dave will share with us how a tailored technological approach aids architects, engineers, and contractors to find best practice expansion joint solutions.