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Course Description: CEU Events: Finding Clarity - The Science of Translucent Materials
This interactive video presentation provides valuable information about the unique properties of architectural resins and glass and how they translate to today’s built environment. With this course you will gain a greater understanding of the performance characteristics of each material, enabling you to select the best materials to meet the demands of your projects.
Learning Objective 1 Understand the evolution of high-performance translucent materials and how they play an important role in today’s world by looking at the use of durable resins and glass in the A&D and automotive industries.
Learning Objective 2 Understand several material properties including abrasion resistance, flexural performance, chemical resistance, optical clarity, and surface texture, and how they compare across each translucent material type.
Learning Objective 3 Understand performance characteristics including weight, formability, service temperature, UV exposure, flammability, expansion/contraction, strength, and how they play a role in selecting the best material for different applications.
Learning Objective 4 Understand manufacturing transparency and material ingredient health through life cycle analyses, public reporting, and certifications as a means to protect and restore our environment and improve human well-being.