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* 1. What is an MCM?

Metal composite material, or MCM, is formed by joining two metal skins to a polyethylene or fire-retardant core, which is then bonded under a precise temperature, pressure, and tension

MCM is a solid panel of formed metal only.

MCM is a space-age material.

MCM is a wood-based composite material system.

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* 2. Today, the number of MCM manufacturers continues to grow worldwide, and the amount of variation in product offering and quality continues to expand along with it. What is the one constant factor that unites MCM materials?

MCM cannot contain foam plastic material.

Two elements are necessary: a thermal control layer and a rain control layer, in that order

The aesthetic facade is always the same.

There is no constant between products identifying as MCM.

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* 3. What statement is TRUE about how an MCM is produced?

The individual elements are organized and passed through a bonding process.

The lamination process provides significant heat, pressure, and tension to bond the individual elements together, creating the MCM. It takes the combination of all three elements—heat, pressure, and tension—to create a complete composite panel.

One of the most critical elements in the production of MCM is the bond strength between the core and the metal skin material.

All of the above

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* 4. What performance value has been built into the requirements used by all major manufacturers and certification agencies to evaluate the acceptability of the finished MCM?

There is a set acceptable maximal damage limit to materials.

There is no performance value to certify acceptability.

The codes evaluate performance of individual components only.

A bond strength, both as manufactured and after controlled exposure, of 22.5 inch-pounds/inch. This measurement is adequate to ensure that a panel remains a composite during normal exterior applications.

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* 5. Which is NOT a main purpose for an MCM’s skin?

To provide a substrate that can be painted or left in its natural state to create a visually appealing product with a long service life.

To transfer the wind loading from the surface of the panel to the anchorage system.

To offer structural resistance to buildings during natural disasters.

To protect the core material directly from fire.

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* 6. What structural performance items are looked at for MCM skins?

Transfer of wind loads to the structure

Transfer of typical daily impact loads to the structure

Wind and impact

Shock

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* 7. What is the most important thing to note about MCM core material?

It has no significant impact on structural performance.

It is available in at least six distinct types

It is not regulated under the International Building Code (IBC).

It is generally where the largest amount of combustible material occurs within the panel, and the performance of the core dictates the fire performance for both the MCM and MCM system.

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* 8. Companies have promoted various attributes of core material as performance attributes; however, the most important point regarding the core remains:

that it is a solid core material.

the bond strength between the core and skins.

the air-barrier performance of the core material.

Both A and B

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* 9. What standards can govern fire performance of MCMs?

NFPA 285 (US) and NRC/ULC S134 (Canada) were established to test real world performance.

The Class A flame-spread certification remains an additional requirement for those MCMs to be used above 40 feet.

The 2012 IBC established criteria to determine when a standard core or a fire retardant core must be used.

All of the above

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* 10. What benefits do MCMs offer for a building?

MCM systems protect the building envelope.

MCM systems create lower first costs as well as lower building life-cycle costs.

MCM systems offer fire protection.

All of the above

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* 1. What is an MCM?

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* 2. Today, the number of MCM manufacturers continues to grow worldwide, and the amount of variation in product offering and quality continues to expand along with it. What is the one constant factor that unites MCM materials?

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* 3. What statement is TRUE about how an MCM is produced?

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* 4. What performance value has been built into the requirements used by all major manufacturers and certification agencies to evaluate the acceptability of the finished MCM?

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* 5. Which is NOT a main purpose for an MCM’s skin?

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* 6. What structural performance items are looked at for MCM skins?

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* 7. What is the most important thing to note about MCM core material?

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* 8. Companies have promoted various attributes of core material as performance attributes; however, the most important point regarding the core remains:

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* 9. What standards can govern fire performance of MCMs?

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* 10. What benefits do MCMs offer for a building?

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* 11. Please fill in your contact information below.*An AIA number must be provided in order to receive credit in the AIA continuing education system.

* 11. Please fill in your contact information below.

*An AIA number must be provided in order to receive credit in the AIA continuing education system.