Title
SFIA177: Fire Resistance and Sound Control in Steel-Framed Construction (Live Webinar)
Date/Time
Thursday, May 28, 2029
11:00am to Noon (ET)
Cost
Free
AIA Continuing Education
This course is registered with AIA CES and participants will earn 1 “Learning Unit” in the “Health, Safety, Welfare” category. Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
This course also qualifies for 1.0 PDH under the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).
Description
Enhance your expertise in building safer, quieter and more resilient buildings with steel-framed gypsum panel systems.
This presentation will cover the principles of fire resistance and acoustics, and the importance of balancing fire and sound performance in steel-framed construction with practical do’s and don’ts. It will address UL and GA assemblies, compliance with fire and acoustic standards and best practices to achieve required performance.
This presentation will also touch on recent product advancements, such as lightweight gypsum panels and EQ studs and their effects on fire and sound performance.
Learning objectives
- Learn core concepts and terminology related to fire-resistance and sound transmission
- Review common steel-framed assemblies, published designs, and associated fire and sound ratings
- Understand influencing factors on fire-resistance and sound control performance in steel-framed assemblies
- Review code requirements for fire-resistance and sound transmission
About the Presenters
Reid Bruggeman, Senior Researcher, Heat Transfer, USG Corp.
Reid Bruggeman, Senior Researcher, Heat Transfer, USG Corp.
Reid Bruggeman is a seasoned mechanical engineer with a degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and nine years of experience at Underwriters Laboratories specializing in hazardous locations equipment certifications. In 2023, he joined USG as a Heat Transfer Specialist in the Fire-Resistance Lab, where he advances the development and testing of fire-resistant building materials. A Registered Professional Engineer, Reid is also an active member of ASTM Committees E05 on Fire Standards and the Gypsum Association. His expertise and involvement in these professional organizations underscore his dedication to advancing fire safety standards and promoting best practices in the construction industry.
Andrew Schmidt, Principal Researcher, Acoustics, USG Corp.
Andrew Schmidt, Principal Researcher, Acoustics, USG Corp.
Andrew Schmidt is an acoustical consultant experienced in a wide array of commercial and residential construction types. With an engineering degree from the acoustics and music program at University of Hartford, he spent his early years as a consultant at Jaffe Holden Acoustics, under the mentorship of the late Chris Jaffe. Schmidt’s expertise spans all areas of architectural acoustics, including sound isolation, room acoustics, and mechanical systems noise and vibration control. He joined USG Corporation in 2017 as a senior researcher in the Building Science Lab with focus on new product development, technical support, and creating next-generation acoustic tools and resources. Andrew is an active member of the Acoustical Society of America, American Society for Testing and Materials and the Gypsum Association.
