Scottsdale, Arizona Presentation by: Hermes Norero, P.E. President and CEO
Mr. Hermes F. Norero, P.E. is the founder and President of Building Drops. The concept of Building Drops first arose after realizing, while working for a product approval company in Florida that technology and engineering, coupled with excellent customer service and problem solving was needed. His experience and travel throughout the US, Europe and Asia made Mr. Norero realize what was needed in the fenestration industry. Through his previous work experience with new engineering ideas and innovative changes in technology and design, helped him design one of the first solar coating machine for a leading manufacturer here in the USA. As a practicing engineer in all aspects of mechanical design and project management, he has worked with companies such as LLNL, Pratt, Whitney, Lockheed and several other major manufacturers. Mr. Norero is also a member of the National Association of Home Builders. Additional experience includes the creation of conceptual drawings for complex projects and utilizing his natural ability to identify, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to mechanical issues. Mr. Norero has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and has completed some post graduate courses in Mechatronics.
Consulting Services Product Design Product Performance Evaluations (ASTM, AAMA, IBC, ICC) Jobsite Specific Evaluations (comply w/specific performance req.) Test Proposal Pre Test Calculations (Anchor/Structural) Laboratory Drawings Testing Supervision Installation Calculations Comparative Analysis with Anchors Mullion Analysis with Anchors Installation Details with Calculations (wood, masonry, steel stud) FBC Product Approval Miami Dade Product Approval Application to Texas Department of Insurance
Documentation Services Detailed Product Installation Manuals & Instructions CAD Details Generation of CAD files Hand Sketch to CAD Conversion Shop Drawing Preparation Architectural Brochure Design Architectural Electronic Catalog Design Architectural Binder / Catalog Design
Design Services 2D to 3D Conversion 3D Assembly Models Fabrication Drawings CNC Part Files Photorealistic Product Rendering Section-Cut Renderings / Diagrams Photorealistic Exterior / Interior Architectural Renderings BIM Modeling Revit Family Creation
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Submittal Methods a) Certification Mark of Listing b) Test Report c) Evaluation Report from a Product Evaluation Entity d) Evaluation Report from a Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer
Method A - Certification mark or listing AS TESTED Installation Instructions Certification Validation by Certification Entity w/ Rational Analysis Installation Instructions Certification Evaluation Report Validation by 3 rd Party Certification Entities: NAMI, AAMA, Miami Dade
Method D - Evaluation Report from a Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer Certificate of Independence Installation Details Evaluation Report Comparative Analysis Component Substitution Product Evaluation Validation by 3 rd Party
shall be acceptable for establishing and communicating the calculated allowable design pressures higher than indicated on the label required by Section 1715.5.2.1 5 1 for window or door sizes smaller than that required by the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 test Exception 1: Operative Windows and Glazed Doors Exception 2: Fixed Glass Windows
Comparative analysis of operative windows and glazed doors may be made, provided the proposed unit complies with the following: 1. Shall always be compared with a tested and currently approved unit. 2. Varies only in width, height and/or load requirements. 3. Shall not exceed 100 percent of the proportional deflection for fiber stress of the intermediate members of the approved unit. 4. Shall conform as to extruded members, reinforcement and in all other ways with the tested approved unit. 5. Shall not exceed 100 percent of the concentrated load at the juncture of the intermediate members and the frame of the approved unit. 6. Shall not permit more air and water infiltration than the approved unit based on the height above grade. 7. Compared unit shall not exceed the maximum cyclic pressure when tested per TAS 203 or ASTM E 1886 and ASTM E 1996.
Comparative analysis of fixed glass windows may be made provided d the proposed unit complies with the following: 1. Shall always be compared with a tested and currently approved unit. 2. Varies only in width, height and/or load requirements. 3. The design is identical in all respects. e.g., extrusions, glazing system, joinery, fasteners, etc. 4. Shall not permit more air and water infiltration than the approved unit based on height above grade. 5. The maximum uniform load distribution (ULD) of any side is equal to the uniform load carried by the side divided by the length of the side. 6. The ULD of any member must not exceed the ULD of the corresponding member of the tested window. 7. The uniform load distribution on each member shall be calculated in accordance to Section 2, Engineering Design Rules, of the AAMA 103.3 Procedural Guide. 8. Compared unit shall not exceed the maximum cyclic pressure when tested per TAS 201, TAS 202 and TAS 203 or ASTM E 1886 and ASTM E 1996.
* ASTM E1300 to qualify glass IN-SWING IN-SWING OUT-SWING
Method 3: Structural Calculations by P.E. TYPICAL MULLION SECTION + MULLION WINDOW
* ASTM E1300 to qualify glass.
A1.2 Substitution i Categories A1.2.1 Automatic A1.2.2 Engineering A1.2.3 Single Specimen A1.2.4 Not Allowed
A1.3 General Premises for Substitution A1.3.9 Anchorage: A1.3.9.1 Any substitution of the anchorage method shall require the testing of one additional specimen with the only difference being in the anchorage method. A1392Anysubstitutionofthefastener A1.3.9.2 Any of the fastener, supportedbyengineering engineering analysis to be equal or stronger than the initial three qualified fasteners shall be allowed automatically provided the original spacing is not exceeded. A SIZE TYPE A B C D #8 Wood 6 6 14 10 #10 CMU 6 6 10 8 D #10 Steel 4 4 14 10 B C
PREMISES FOR SUBSTITUTION - GLAZED PRODUCTS A1.8 Insulated Glass Units A1.8.2.2 Substitutions in glass treatment, specifically and only from annealed to tempered, or annealed to heat-strengthened, or heat-strengthened to tempered shall be allowed to sacrificial lites of insulating gg glass units, without additional testing provided the system meets all the preconditions in A1.8.1. A1.8.3.1 Any substitution to an insulating glass unit from a single glazing (monolithic or laminated glass) shall be allowed automatically without additional testing provided the system meets all the above preconditions. Spacers, setting blocks, primary seals and secondary seals that do not alter any other performance criteria of the assembly shall be permitted to be used in this substitution.
A1.11 Interlayer Type or Brand A1.11.3 Any increase of the interlayer thickness by any amount, provided it is the same manufacturer and type as was originally qualified shall be allowed automatically.
A1.14 Storefront Framing, Curtain Walls, Fixed Windows, and Mullions A1.14.1 Intermediate Framing Members Any substitution within the framing or fixed window assembly, vertical or horizontal mullion profile shall meet the requirements of A1.12.2 12 2 and A1.2.2 2 or require the testing ti of one additional specimen identical to the initial three qualified with the only difference being the vertical or horizontal mullion profile.
Contact Information: Telephone: (954) 399-8478 Fax: (954) 744-4738 E-mail: hnorero@buildingdrops.com