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Metals - Aluminium IAR 1211 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

STUDENT Jane MikhailovaStudent Number: 25152114

MATERIAL PROPERTIES:

Aluminium is a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element. Aluminium is also known as the “magic metal” due to its excellent properties both as a pure metal and in al-loy form.

Aluminium’s key material properties are as follows:

• Strong - particularly when mixed with small amount ofother metals (particularly magnesium) to create alloys.

• Flexible - can be easily shaped by rolling, extrusion,forging and casting.

• Impermeable - has excellent barrier function whichkeeps out air, light and microorganisms.

• Light-weight - weighs only one third of a piece ofsteel that is the same size.

• Corrosion resistant - forms a natural film on its sur-face upon exposure to oxygen, aluminium oxide. Thisfilm protects aluminium from corrosion.

• Durable - due to unique combination of strength andcorrosion resistance.

• 100% recyclable - recycling aluminium does not compro-mise any of its unique properties, and uses only 5% ofthe energy used to create the original product. Alumin-ium can be reused endlessly – approximately two-thirdsof all aluminium ever produced is still in use today –representing a growing “energy and resource bank”.

• Non-toxic - not adversely affected by steam sterilisingand cleaning and will not harbour bacteria or insects.

• Non-magnetic and non-sparking - a suitable material forapplications where explosive vapour mixtures are pre-sent.

• Thermal barrier and conductor - can act as both a goodbarrier against and conductor of heat.

SOURCES:

1. Rosenfield, Karissa, “Louvre Lens / SANAA” 29 Dec 2012.ArchDaily. Accessed 14 August 2013. http://www.archdai-ly.com/312978.

2. Review of Architecture, Simple and Complex. Detail, Is-sue 5, 2013.

3. http://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/2013/02/11/a-mu-seum-of-time.html. Accessed 19 August 2013.

4. www.aluminium.org.au. Accessed 14 August 2013.

5. Bizley, G. (2010). Achitecture in Detail II. Oxford: Ar-chitectural Press.

6. Wilquin, H. (2001). Aluminium Architecture, Constructionand Details. Boston: Birkhauser.

7. Ching, F.D.K. (2008) Building construction illustrated,4th edition. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

8. http://vantagealuminium.com.au/blog/product-families/residential-series/. Accessed 25 August 2013.

9. Pallasmaa, J. (2005). The eyes of the skin: Architectureof the senses. Chichester: Wiley-Academy.

10. http://www.serpentinegallery.org/2009/02/SANAA_ser-pentine_gallery_pavilion_2009.html. Accessed 15 August2013.

EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES:Serpentine Gallery Pavillion, London, SANAA (2009)

“Our bodies and movements are in constant interaction with the environment; the world and the self inform and rede-fine each other constantly. The percept of the body and the image of the world turn into one single continuous ex-istential experience - there is no body separate from its domicile in space, and there is no space unrelated to the unconscious image of the perceived self.”1

Sejima and Nishizawa of leading Japanese architecture practice SANAA showcased the experiential qualities of al-uminium in their design for the Serpentine Gallery Pavil-lion in London.

SANAA’s creation resembles a cloud or a floating pool of water. The aluminium structure sits on top of thin metal poles and wraps around the trees in the park. The space underneath is open and inviting. Aluminium’s lightness and reflective qualities allow the “cloud” to blend in seam-lessly with the natural environment, reflecting both the park and sky around it, appearing almost transluscent.

Describing their structure the architects say: ‘The Pa-vilion is floating aluminium, drifting freely between the trees like smoke. The reflective canopy undulates across the site, expanding the park and sky. Its appearance changes according to the weather, allowing it to melt into the surroundings. It works as a field of activity with no walls, allowing uninterrupted view across the park and en-couraging access from all sides. It is a sheltered exten-sion of the park where people can read, relax and enjoy lovely summer days.’2

1 Pallasmaa, J. (2005). The eyes of the skin: Architecture of the senses. Chichester: Wiley-Academy, p.27.

2 http://www.serpentinegallery.org/2009/02/SANAA_serpentine_gal-lery_pavilion_2009.html. Accessed 15 August 2013.

INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS: Louvre Lens, France, SANAA (2012)

One of the more recent works by SANAA provides another great example of showcasing aluminium’s reflective and light qualities to create a Louvre museum in Lens that appears to almost melt into the surrounding environment.

The museum, built in the pit of a major disused mining site, occupies five interlinked blocks that, according to the architects, recall boats nudging one another. The structure is developed horizontally, in keeping with the local farmhouse style.

The exhibition areas are clad with anodized pol-ished aluminium, offering a blurred and unfo-cussed reflection of the parameters of the ex-hibition space. The walls appear transparent, reflecting the artworks on display.

Externally, as the building turns corners, its volumes reflect each other so that the walls seem to disappear into the neighbouring building.

PRODUCTS, BRANDS, STANDARDS, DIMENSIONS:

BRAND WEBSITE PRODUCTSAlucobond Architectural www.alucobond.com.au • Facade panels, including Alucobond and Di-

bond aluminium composite panels

Aluminium Systems Special-ists

http://www.alspec.com.au • Windows and doors• Commercial framing• Louvres and solar control• Hardware• Aluminium sheet, coil and treadplate

Aluminium Industries

Divisions include:

• Edge Architectural Glaz-ing Systems

• Pivotec

http://www.alumind.com.au

http://www.edgearchitectural.com.au


• Window frames• Louvres and sunshades• Shower screens• Wardrobe systems• Mirror frames

Capral

Brands include:

Artisan, Amplimesh®, AGS, Genesis, Platinum and Ju-ralco.

http://www.capral.com.au • Residential and commercial windows anddoors

• Security doors, windows and fire escapesystems

• Industrial access systems• Geometric sections• Premium extrusion capabilities• Rolled, coil, plate products and accesso-

riesArchitectural Window sys-temsDivisions include:• Elevate Commercial• Vantage Residential• ThermalHeart Technolo-

gies

http://www.awsaustralia.com.au/blog/http://www.elevatealuminium.com.auhttp://vantagealuminium.com.auhttp://www.thermalheart.com.au

• Framing• Doors• Windows• Louvres• Shutters

Metal Mesh www.metalmesh.com.au • Perforated sheets

1. Fixed solar protection: 50 mm grating

2. Double glazing: 10 mm toughened glass + 12 mm cavity +

2x8 mm laminated safety glass

3. Adjustable louvres to darken interior

4. 200/600 - 1100 mm steel T-beam with 12mm web, coated

5. 1500/6050/23mm sandwich element: aluminium honeycombcore, 1.5 mm aluminium sheet, anodised cramp iron, aluminium140 mm

6. Thermal insulation

7. 280 mm reinforced concrete

8. 1500/6050/21 mm sandwich element

9. 150 mm screed, reinforced

10. Polished 90 mm thermal insulation with heating pipes

11. 240 mm reinforced concrete

COMMON APPLICATIONS:

Aluminium is widely used in extruded and sheet forms for secondary building elements such as windows, doors, exterior and interior panels, roofing, flashing, trim and hardware.

It is also used in alloy form for structural framing. Aluminium sections may be welded, bonded with adhesieves or mechanically fastened. Aluminium and its alloys can be painted, plated and anodised or left untreated.

Tzutzu, Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, 2005, online image, accessed 19 June 2017, https://www.flickr.com/photos/tzutzu/47517251/in/photolist-5cxdX-eSbuUN-UMTcF8-8zANrg-afSv7z-8xY64r-ciKR7C-8wTUyn-foVz1B-PkBxL-Jj78iB-9XF2za-fxzaPx-dCzXP2-6F47RV-3KMRJb-fhwGCy-8n7A9V-8zE3nb-hQnnLT-abz7ti-foVwNa-pkbSfB-abBZ7L-9XHUq9-on952k-8zc2ma-pChvYq-RH55at-8yyDyg-5tmXPV-5wAQYJ-9XF2JT-3nUq7G-8zE34N-cQvFrq-8msXrV-5hCAfq-foVwAc-eRDUao-eMX18L-9XHUkE-abz9p6-r5REXV-fpaP7U-dCzYNF-42Wtih-fpaSm7-fpaTTw-6Gi5MV

This image is made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 2.0 Generic Licence

James Kirk, Louvre Lens, 2012, online image, accessed 19 June 2017, https://www.flickr.com/photos/jameskirk2/8282683460/in/photolist-dBUVef-dBUXfs-k9t6Aj-k9sfyw-dBUWNy-k9qRiV-dBPxjB-dBUVVL-erf6qS-dBPvTD-pCFpb2-eYdNbH-pmszhf-dBPvoZ-dBUXJC-k9rcmH-egFV45-dBUWcE-qjAi1e-Thvzjz-pCXC8B-pEfvGt-pmtmCx-otAQzz-egAkKp-pmt1Au-eYp7Nh-pmtiDM-nwtCqa-qAXVFd-k9tv53-egG1zY-eYqdqG-pCXxVD-kkAoYV-egFWT3-egA8Yr-pCXyJc-eYcGPr-pE3dho-egFZms-egAcRH-eYpKvo-qjstC1-k2s6F2-egAgmH-pAUQgy-pmsApW-pmt2su-eYcWEv

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Aluminium Window Sill Detail

EXAMPLES OF VANTAGE ALUMINIUM PRODUCT SYSTEMS - RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS AND DOORS

Residential Sliding Window - Series 504

Max Panel Height - 1500mmMax Panel Width - 900mmMax Glass thickness ≤ 20mm

Residential Double Hung Window - Series 514

Max Panel Height - 1050mmMax Panel Width - 1010mmMax Glass thickness ≤ 7.52mm

Residential Awning Window - Series 516 (50mm frame)


Residential Hinged Entry Door - Series 549


Residential Sliding Door - Series 541


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This image is made available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2

1. Glass2. Glazing tape3. Setting block4. Aluminium frame5. Thermal break6. Cap bead7. Glazing bead8. Heel bead9. Aluminium flashing10. Weatherproof sealant11. Render12. Fixings13. Brick14. Window sill fixed to timber reveal15. Damp proof membrane fixed to studs16. Steel or timber stud17. Steel or timber batten18. Vapour permable sarking

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Lecturer's comment 12

Sticky Note

The table format provides a clear overview of relevant information about the material. Within the table, the student has effectively summarised and prioritised key points based on the appropriate selection and evaluation of information.


Sticky Note

Usually the term Bibliography is used. However, within a poster format, it may be acceptable to use Sources. It is a good idea to clarify this with your tutor. The list demonstrates good research drawn from a range of sources, including books, journals and websites. However, not all the Chicago referencing conventions are followed correctly. See how to reference with Chicago here (http://guides.lib.monash.edu/citing-referencing/chicago).


Sticky Note

The 'Experiential qualities' and 'Innovative applications' sections demonstrate evidence of research.


Sticky Note

These evocative descriptions illustrate the experiential qualities of the material and the effects they have on one’s interpretation of space.


Sticky Note

This section features long quotations. If you decide to incorporate a lengthy quote, ensure that you interpret it and discuss its meaning and/or significance. By doing this, you will be able to achieve a balance between the words of others and your own voice. You'll also be able to demonstrate your analytical and critical thinking skills.


Sticky Note

The writing here is clear and succinct, avoiding excess wording. The visual analysis describes how the material's properties are being brought out in a way that is profound and unconventional.


Sticky Note

An effective use of footnotes, but Chicago referencing conventions are not followed correctly here.


Sticky Note

Captions should appear below the images and provide relevant details about the work.


Sticky Note

Hand drawings and images provide effective illustrative examples.


Sticky Note

This comprehensive list of the material's properties demonstrates the student's understanding and synthesis of relevant information. Dot points are acceptable within a poster format. As an alternative to full sentences, dot points provide a simple and visually accessible way of structuring information.


Sticky Note

Overall, the poster provides a clear visual design. There is a good balance of text, sources, examples and illustrations. The images are in line with the overall grid-lines of poster and text blocks. However, the text blocks should have a consistent width and are at times too wide, which makes reading difficult.


Sticky Note

Through its combination of text, drawings and images, this poster represents both visual and textual research about a single material. In this way, the student has demonstrated their depth of understanding by clearly and accurately outlining the material's properties, experiential qualities, applications and construction details.

http://www.archdaily.com/312978



http://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/2013/02/11/a-museum-of-time.html



http://www.aluminium.org.au

http://vantagealuminium.com.au/blog/product-families/residential-series/

http://vantagealuminium.com.au/blog/product-families/residential-series/

http://www.serpentinegallery.org/2009/02/SANAA_serpentine_gallery_pavilion_2009.html






http://www.alucobond.com.au

http://www.alspec.com.au





http://www.capral.com.au

http://www.awsaustralia.com.au/blog/

http://www.awsaustralia.com.au/blog/

http://www.elevatealuminium.com.au

http://www.elevatealuminium.com.au

http://vantagealuminium.com.au

http://www.thermalheart.com.au

http://www.metalmesh.com.au

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