3-dimensional ceiling system

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Material performance 2.2 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.3 Acoustic property 2.4 Manufacturing process and assembly 2.5 Accesibility 3 Environmental Impact 3.1 LEED 4 Life Safety & Ratings 4.1 Flammability rating 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 6.2 Building references 7 External links 7.1 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 07 00 00

Traditional uses

• Ceiling Panels
• Acoustic ceiling tiles
• Suspended ceilings

Emerging uses / trends

• Light coves
• Column covers
• Wall panels

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Some of the materials used for 3-Dimensional ceiling systems are:
  • anodized aluminum
  • stainless steel
  • wood
• The panels can be opaque, transluscent, or reflective and they come in a variety of colors, which may vary depending on the manufacturer.
• Fluorescent lights mounted above the suspended ceiling will create a luminous effect.
• These ceiling systems can be used for creating strong undulations and high visual impact.
• Some 3-Dimensional ceiling systems can accommodate pendant mount, linear, incandescent and nearly all lighting elements.

Surface forms / shapes

• Ceiling shapes can vary depending on the project. Some examples are:
  • Curving
  • Modular
  • Triangular
  • Corrugated
  • Linear
• A variety of round, square, rectangular and custom perforation patterns are available to meet the project requirements.

Cost analysis

• Varies from manufacturer to manufacturer

Material properties

Material performance

• Durable
• Strong

Dimensional and opening restriction

• Panels are available in a variety of sizes to suit project requirements.
• The panels are manufactured in widths from 1’ to 5’.

Acoustic property

• Absorbing material can achieve NRC values ranging from .70-.95
• Noise reduction may be achieved by perforating the surface, and combining with absorptive backing.
  • Examples of backing are: Fiberglass or Ultra-Sorb Reconstituted Cotton

Manufacturing process and assembly

• Some manufacturers such as Ceiling Plus, produce curving ceiling panels quickly and with precision. A Computer-controlled CNC machinery reduces the production time and dramatically lowers the cost of curving metal ceilings.
• Some systems, like the USG Topo system, feature an integral clip on each cross-tee end, providing plug-in, positive-lock insertion for quick and easy installation without tools.

• Armstrong

Serpentina Ceiling System Assembly

Accesibility

• Some 3-Dimensional ceiling systems like Radians allow access to the space above at every location. Heavy-Duty torsion spring clip assemblies mounted to the panels allow for complete downward access to the plenum without distorting the panel.

Environmental Impact

• USG Ceiling Systems

Many USG acoustical ceiling panels contain mineral wool derived from slag, a byproduct of steel-making, which reduces the need to mine and process raw materials and minimizes landfill waste. Many panels also contain recycled paper. Binders are derived from corn and wheat starch, renewable agricultural resources. USG acoustical ceiling panels contain low VOCs. Non-directional ceiling panels such as RADAR™ allow more efficient use of material, reducing waste during installation. The steel in several of our metal ceiling and drywall suspension systems includes recycled content. Steel offers additional benefits in that it can be fully re-purposed by re-melting and salvaging the metal. ^[1]

LEED

• Ceilings Plus

Ceilings Plus fabricates panels from Aluminum Alloy 3105 produced with up to 98% recycled aluminum (75% post consumer). The steel used in the suspension systems for our panels has between 25% and 30% recycled material content. In addition, if it is necessary to recycle our panels, there are ready markets for scrap metal and the materials can be recycled repeatedly without degradation of value. Ceilings Plus panels are prefabricated and release zero VOCs on the project site. ^[2]

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Life Safety & Ratings

Flammability rating

• It Varies depending on the materials that are used to make the panels for each individual project.

References

Notes

1. ↑ USG Ceilings Systems
2. ↑ Ceiling Plus Systems

Student contributions

• Hazel Echevarria, Spring 2008

See also

Similar materials

• Metal ceiling panels
• Perforated metal
• Wood
• Acrylic
• 3form

Building references

• GM Buisness Interiors

1099 W La Cadena Dr

Riverside, CA 92501

GM Buisness Interiors

• Cerritos Millennium Library

18025 Bloomfield Avenue

Cerritos, California 90703

Architect: Charles Walton Associates AIA

Cerritos Millennium Library

• Terminal C

Logan International Airport

Boston, Ma

External links

Leading manufacturers

• USG

TOPO 3-Dimensional Ceiling System

• Armstrong, Inc.

3-Dimensional Ceiling System

• Ceiling Plus

Radians