Easi-Set WorldWide announced completion of a low-to-medium level blast analysis for their SlenderWall® architectural precast concrete/steel stud building panel system. The analysis, performed by the Vicksburg, MS facility of Applied Research Associates, considered the Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for medium-level blasts at conventional construction standoff distances for a primary-gathering building, and also included the Department of Homeland Security Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Security Design Criteria for low-level blast requirements.
The analysis concluded that under these blast requirements the SlenderWall panel performed remarkably well and is an extremely viable option as a cladding that is required to withstand a moderate-level blast. Recently, Smith-Midland Corp. of Northern Virginia, a SlenderWall producer, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Legal Service Agency (USALSA) to produce an exterior cladding that would meet these blast requirements for an administrative building located on a military base. Smith-Midland won the bid and will be providing SlenderWall as the cladding of choice.
The SlenderWall cladding system was developed in the 1990s and has been successfully used throughout North America in more than 60 buildings, including high rise structures. It combines four proven components: architectural precast concrete, hot-dipped galvanized welded wire, insulated stainless-steel anchors, and heavy-gauge galvanized or stainless-steel studs. It can be produced with plant-installed windows and closed-cell foam insulation, and can contribute significant LEED points to a construction project.
Easi-Set WorldWide, a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly traded Smith-Midland Corporation (DE), is a licensor of proprietary precast concrete products and provides diversification opportunities to the precast industry worldwide. For more information about the SlenderWallsystem, Easi-Set WorldWide, or licensing opportunities, please visit www.slenderwall.com or contact Easi-Set by calling toll free 800-547-4045, emailing info@easiset.com, or visiting www.easiset.com.
Contacts:
Easi-Set WorldWide
Corrie Cunningham, 540-341-7868
cunningham.corrie@gmail.com
