BETEC ACTIVITIES:  
     
 

BETEC 2004 Spring Symposium
“Membranes in Enclosure Wall Systems”
Crystal City Marriott Hotel, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
June 10-11, 2004

 NOTE:  This posting contains ABSTRACTS, BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, and POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS for listed presenters.  For additional information about a particular presentation or subject, contact the presenter directly.

PROGRAM  
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2004 (Day 1)
MORNING SESSION (Theresa A. Weston, Program Chair)
8:30 a.m. Introduction And Preface - Earle Kennett, Vice President, National Institute of Building Sciences and Eric Burnett, BETEC Chairman, Pennsylvania Housing Research / Resource Center, Penn State University
8:35 a.m. Membrane Research Coordinating Committee: Intent And Activities - Theresa A. Weston, DuPont, Program Chair: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

8:45 a.m.

 
The Categorization of Membranes in above-grade Enclosure Wall Systems -  
Eric Burnett, Pennsylvania Housing Research / Resource Center, Penn State University: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

9:25 a.m.

The Characterization of Membranes - Mark Bomberg, Syracuse University and Donald M. Onysko, DMO Associates: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

10:30 a.m.

Specifications and the Need for Standards - Tom Butt, Architect, Interactive Resources and Chair of ASTM E06.55.07: Presentation

11:10 a.m.

Membrane Issues: Testing and Specifications - Garth Hall, Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc.: Presentation
AFTERNOON SESSION  (Barry Hardman, Program Chair)

1 p.m.

Air Barriers: Codes and Standards Development - Laverne Dalgliesh, Building Professionals Consortium: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

1:40 p.m.

Self-Adhering Membranes: Products, Standards and Installation - Leonard Anastasi, Lennel Specialties Corporation: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

2:10 p.m.

Liquid Applied Membranes: Products, Standards and Installation - Matt Pickett, W.R. Grace & Company: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

3:00 p.m.

Housewraps: Products, Standards and Installation - Marc Sandin, BBA FiberWeb: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

3:35 p.m.

Building Papers: Products, Standards and Installation – Dave Olsen, Fortifiber Building Systems Group: Bio | Presentation

4:10 p.m.

Interior Membranes: Products, Standards and Installation Stanley Gatland, II, CertainTeed Corporation: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2004  (Day 2)
MORNING SESSION (Eric Burnett, Program Chair)

8:00 a.m. Welcome - Eric Burnett, Chair, BETEC

8:05 a.m.

Membranes in the Building Codes - Steve Thorsell, ICC-ES, BOCA Evaluation Services, Inc.: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

8:50 a.m.

Designing and specifying window interfaces with self-adhered membranes Robert Bateman, Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

9:55 a.m.

Interior Membranes - Issues and Recommendations - Joseph Lstiburek, Building Science Corporation: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

10:45 a.m.

Choosing the Right Membranes:  Analysis of Multi-Layer Enclosure Wall Performance - Achilles Karagiozis, Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Abstract/Bio |Presentation
AFTERNOON SESSION (Theresa A. Weston, Program Chair)

1:00 p.m.

Multiple Functions of Membranes and other Layers in Enclosure Systems - John Straube, University of Waterloo: Abstract/Bio

1:45 p.m.

Durability Issues:  Test Method and Standard Development – Theresa A. Weston, Dupont  and Chair of ASTM E06.22.09: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

2:00 p.m.

Attachment Issues – Eric Burnett, Pennsylvania Housing Research Center, Penn State University: Abstract | Presentation

2:15 p.m.

Interfaces: Windows and Flashings Barry Hardman, Hardman Associates: Abstract | Presentation
2:50 p.m. European Research & Development – Klaus Sedlbauer, Fraunhofer Institute feur Bauphysik: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

3:35 p.m.

New Developments in North America Joseph King, Dupont: Abstract/Bio | Presentation

4:05 p.m.

Membrane Industry Needs Forum – Chaired by Marc LaFrance, U.S. Department of Energy: Bio | Presentation

 

 


NIBS | 1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700 | Washington, DC 20005-4905 | (202) 289-7800 | Fax (202) 289-1092 | nibs@nibs.org
© 2008 National Institute of Building Sciences. All rights reserved.