Using Cable Railing In Public Buildings And Structures
1 AIA HSW LU.
Using cable railing in public buildings and structures: a demonstration of strength and beauty
In a single building, individuals contact many different materials —concrete, wood, steel, stone, and brick — all designed and engineered for their strength and durability, but that’s not all. Architects and designers choose materials based on performance, code compliance, cost, and beauty for a balanced and well-designed exterior and interior space.
Stainless steel cables, fittings, and hardware blend strength and beauty and offer open sightlines and safety elements. They are also precision engineered for easy installation and design flexibility making it a smart material and product choice. But how can they be used effectively and efficiently for public buildings and commercial structures?
This presentation will provide a valuable understanding of what stainless steel cables, fittings, and hardware are. And how to use them effectively in new and retrofit building and public structures — pedestrian bridges, stadiums, multifamily, golf courses, schools, office buildings, and more — using case study proof of performance. We will highlight the use of stainless-steel cables, fittings, hardware, the advantages and benefits to the architect and specifier in their building designs.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will have a clear understanding and use of stainless steel cable, fittings, and hardware.
- Participants will know how to implement a code-compliant cable design for the built environment.
- Participants will recognize, using present-day case studies, the innovative use of stainless steel cable, fittings, and hardware and the impact on occupant health and well being and balanced aesthetic.
- Participants will recognize the features of stainless steel cable, fittings, and hardware and its use.
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Samuel Medina
Moderator/Executive Editor
The Architect's Newspaper -
Kellen Driscoll
National Sales Manager
Ultra-Tec
