Thursday / November 12, 2015 / 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Mitigating Window Condensation: Analysis, Simulations, and Instrumentation
135 South LaSalle Street, 43rd Floor (Rooms A, B & C)
As the winter and cooler temperatures approach, window condensation becomes a concern to many. This presentation will discuss cold weather concerns at windows and building enclosure components, along with various methods of analysis, including simulations and instrumentation. The importance of monitoring and calibration of simulations, as well as the impact of microclimates with thermal evaluations will also be discussed. Investigation procedures and the options for repairs to address these problems will also be presented through case study and examples.
5:30pm Reception
6:00 pm Presentation
7:30 to 8:00pm Q&A
Click here to register (mandatory).
Speaker:
Robert Kudder, PhD, SE, FASTM, Principal, Raths, Raths & Johnson. Dr. Kudder has over 40 years of experience in structural forensics and building enclosure performance. An industry leading building enclosure expert, he has conducted studies related to functional problems of walls and developed instrumentation to monitor condensation and its impact on wall behavior. He has studied wind and dynamic loading, vibrations, durability, and the effects of corrosion. Dr. Kudder is active in several professional organizations and is a frequent industry speaker and author on topics related to building enclosure, condensation, quality assurance and building science.
IMPORTANT: Attendance is limited to the first 115 registrants. If you register and then cannot attend, please let us know at least four days before the event. Due to security requirements for our location, a RSVP is mandatory, and registration will close three business days prior to the event. Allow additional time to check in with building security before accessing the event location, and note that a valid form of identification must be shown.
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