Stronger and Safer Walls: Abuse and Impact Resistant Gypsum Board, Tech Talk with National Gypsum

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About This Program

What is the difference between abuse resistant and impact resistant gypsum board? What are the different types of abuse and impact resistant gypsum boards available? How do these products compare with regular gypsum or alternate methods of construction? This course covers product types and performance attributes of each system to educate architects and end users. This course assists with making the appropriate product selections based on the required level of performance.

Session Takeaways

Review the ASTM C1629 classification system for abuse resistant panels and minimum performance requirements to meet the established criteria for each Classification Level.
Compare the performance of standard, abuse resistant and impact resistant gypsum products and identify specialized applications for each product type.
Understand the definitions of abuse resistant and impact resistant products and the differences between these products and standard gypsum board.
Review each of the four ASTM test methodologies that comprise ASTM C1629: (1) ASTM D4977 Surface Abrasion (2) ASTM D5420 Surface Indentation (3) ASTM E695 Soft Body Impact (4) Annex A1 Hard Body Impact

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Learning Units

CSI:	1.0 LU*
*May be submitted for domain specific learning units to CDT recertification, and/or general learning units for CCCA, CCS, and CCPR.

Relevant Practices

Product Selection/Specification

Contributors

Scott Hughes, CSI, CDT

Scott Hughes is the Atlantic and Northeast Region Construction Design Manager for National Gypsum Company since 2006. He promotes National Gypsum’s architecturally specified products through education and technical consultation. Scott’s primary responsibilities are architectural specifications and presenting AIA approved education courses. Scott has been in the building products business for 26 years as an architectural sales representative in both the roofing and gypsum industry.
Thad Goodman, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, LEED Green Associate

Thad Goodman, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, LEED Green Associate is the Central and Midwest Region Construction Design Manager for National Gypsum Company. He promotes National Gypsum’s architecturally specified products through education and technical consultation. Thad’s primary responsibilities are architectural specifications and presenting AIA approved education courses. As a life-long member of the construction community, he is also known to be a trusted advisor to many. Thad is active in Industry Association work. He is a CSI Fellow, active in several chapters and past Great Lakes Region President. He is also the USGBC Central Ohio Local Leadership Team Programs Committee Chair.