Novum ETFE Presentation (Master) - White

Introduction to Novum ETFE
2015
www.novumstructures.com
Novum Structures
USA, China, Singapore, France, Italy, Germany, India, Turkey, United Kingdom, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar
INTRODUCTION
Novum Mission
To engineer, produce and construct bespoke architectural structures
and their enclosure through the application of innovative technology,
excellent engineering, and a strong emphasis on client satisfaction.
Novum Timeline
19852006
June 2004
May 2006
May 2011
Sept. 2011
May. 2012
Mero Structures, Inc.

Purchased by US private investor group
Rebranded as Novum Structures LLC
Novum Middle East established in Dubai
Novum Holdings LLC Abu Dhabi established
Novum Structures WLL established in Qatar
INTRODUCTION
International Office Locations
San Francisco, CA
Holding Company:
Milwaukee, WI
Chicago, IL
Diss, UK
Sangerhausen, Germany
Farnham, UK
Veitshoechheim, Germany
France
Lecco,Italy
Istanbul, Turkey
Beijing, China
Doha, Qatar
Dallas, TX
Sarasota, FL
Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bangalore, India
Singapore
Johannesburg, South Africa
Over 300 Employees Worldwide
INTRODUCTION
Novum is one of the worlds largest and most recognized providers of designbuild services for bespoke architectural steel structures, integrated with
advanced cladding, e.g. glazing, membranes and aluminum systems.
Single source for Design, Engineering, Scheduling, Sourcing, Manufacturing,
Project Management, and Installation.
Using combinations of well-engineered, interchangeable system products.
Strong engineering capabilities, with dedicated engineering offices in US, UK

and Germany.
Early involvement allow us to solve clients issues related design, cost and
schedule eliminating the need for cost and time intensive value engineering
exercises.
NOVUM SYSTEMS
18 Widely Interchangeable Systems
Structural Systems
AES-System
BB-System
BK-System
FF-System
GG-System
Structural Component Systems
Membrane Systems
DC-System
AFP-System
TC-System
TR-System
KK-System
SSM-System
CTF-System
Glazing Systems
ASG-System
CCG-System
ECG-System
LSG-System
PSG-System
WSG-System
NOVUM SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
Typical System Applications:

Freeform Structures (single layer)
Space Frame Structures (double layer)
Roof and Atrium Structures

Skylights, Domes and Spheres
Various Structural Tension Cable/Rod Structures
Structural Glazing Applications
Structural Glazing Facades
Advanced Canopies
NOVUM PROJECT TYPES
Typical Project Types:

Large Scale Shopping Malls
Stadiums & Sports Facilities
Airport Terminals & Concourses
University & College Facilities
Exhibition & Trade Fair Centers
Museum & Art Galleries

Hospitals & Medical Facilities
Large Scale Hotel & Leisure Projects
Corporate Headquarters & Government Institutions
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES - ETFE
Air Filled Pillows AFP
Stressed Skin Membrane - SSM
ETFE General
ETFE Raw Material

ETFE is a fluor polymer: Ethylene Tetra Fluor Ethylene is made of 25 %
Ethylene and 75 % Tetrafluorethylene. It belongs to the same fluor
polymer family as Teflon.
ETFE foils are extruded granulate (mostly powder). The extruded foils
are very thin from 50 m to 300 m and thus very light: 350 g/m for a
200 m foil.
The density of ETFE foils is 1.75 g/cm.
Melting point is approx. 270 C

The width of the foil on the roll is 1.550 m.
ETFE General
ETFE Systems
Air Filled Pillows (AFP)*
Stressed Skin Membrane (SSM)*
*for thermal performance
*for shading and weather shield only
ETFE General
ETFE Characteristics
ETFE is extremely light, weighs only 1% of glass. Less and more
elegant supporting steel structures.
ETFE is offering clients and architects a whole new world of unique
shapes and patterns for envelope structures.
ETFE is highly transparent, offering LT up to 92%. ETFE can be printed
with standard/custom print to control solar transmission and provide
privacy. ETFE is available in opaque white and various colors.
Anti-adhesive surface properties (similar to Teflon).

High durability - in use for more than 25 years.
Resistant to temperatures from -200 to 150C.
ETFE General
ETFE Standard Prints
ETFE General
ETFE Thermal Properties

Thermal performance is achieved by 2- or 3-layer AFP (Air Filled
Pillows).
Below table shows the U-Value for horizontal AFP structures in the
summer case (i.e. hot at pillow top, and cold at pillow bottom).
ETFE General
ETFE Mechanical Properties

ETFE Roofs are designed to withstand snow, wind
and seismic loads.
ETFE foils are very elastic (up to 600 % in the
plastic range) and still very resistant.
The foils have an extremely high tensile strength
and are very resistant to tear propagation. The
tensile strength at the limit to elasticity/plasticity
is 21 N/mm, but the tensile strength at break is
52 N/mm.
Roofs have been designed to withstand a wind
suction load of 220 kg/m and a snow load of 300
kg/m.
ETFE structures are

analyzed for deflection
and stress limits using FE
in accordance with
international standards.
ETFE General
AFP Impact Test
50 kg at 2.40m height
ETFE General
AFP Impact Test
50 kg at 2.40m height
ETFE General
ETFE Fire Resistance

ETFE foils are flame retardant B1
according to DIN 4102, Class 0
according to BS 476, and Class V-0
according to UL 94.
When ETFE foils reaches the melting
point temperature of approx. 270C
the material simply evaporates into
the air - no molten drips or debris
falling to the ground.
Novum fire test results are provided
upon request.
ETFE General
ETFE Acoustic Performance

ETFE is acoustically transparent, i.e. sound
penetrates through the ETFE foil. This means that
the foil acts as an acoustic absorber for room
acoustics, enhancing the internal perceived
environment.
ETFE does not provide sound insulation for outside
noise; hence special consideration must be taken in
the following cases:
Building types with requirements to low noise
level, e.g. libraries, auditoriums, classrooms,
offices, etc.
Buildings in the proximity of high noise level, e.g.
airports, stadiums, concert halls, train stations,
highways, etc.
ETFE General
ETFE Aluminum Extrusions

ETFE AFP/SSM are fixed to special
aluminum extrusions, which in turn is
fixed to the supporting steel structure.
The extrusion has internal drain that

leads rain and cleaning water to the
main perimeter drainage system.
ETFE General
AFP Air Supply System
Air pressure units are made of two blowers, a dehumidifier and a control unit/switch
board. All contained within a weather proof galvanized steel box.
The two blowers work with a switch. In case one blower fail the other one kicks in
immediately.
Pressure is constantly been monitored and regulated as programmed.

ETFE General
ETFE Cleaning & Maintenance

Fluoroplastic materials have an extremely smooth
surface. Due to the material's very high surface
tension, pollutants do not cling or stick to the foil.
In dusty climates like the Middle East, ETFE needs

regular cleaning. Normal water spraying should do
no need for sweeping or brushing.
Cleaning the foil on the inside is carried out using a
soft wet cloth. Cleaning intervals depend on the
degree of interior soiling.
SSM structures are maintenance free, whereas
AFP needs changing of air filters and inspection of
air machines. Novum can provide Cleaning &
Maintenance Manual.
Novums ETFE Capabilities

Novum single source in-house:
Design & Engineering,

Manufacturing & Supply,
Installation & Maintenance
- of ETFE & Supporting Steel Structure -
Design & Engineering
High-tech software processes DXF data direct from

engineering output, directing the optimal cutting of single
layer material into unique subcomponent shapes.
Fabrication Facility
Location:
Edersleben, Germany
Size:
20,000 sqft.
Capacity:
1,615,000 sqft per annum (3 shifts)
State-of-the-art technology!
Quality Control
In addition to supplier certification, all incoming material is visually check for

quality prior to fabrication. An oversized 5.5m x 1.2m light table is illuminated to
detect variances in non-transparent material.
Cutting of ETFE Foils
Computerized CAD driven cutting station. A vacuum table secures the membrane
material in place while cutting to ensure the highest precision and accuracy. The
revolving conveyer feed allows very long single cuts of membrane strips.
Welding of ETFE Pillows
The facility currently houses three traveling ETFE welding

machines which use heated welding beams to fuse precut
subcomponent material into large, custom shapes.
Packing & Delivery

Prior to dispatch to the
construction site, the
fabricated ETFE material is
carefully folded and packed,
to ensure no damage during
transport.
ETFE Installation
Novums project management & installation
team is one of the most experienced around,
and employs some of the most talented
industry experts in this field. They travel
around the globe and install Novums ETFE
projects.
Novums ETFE Projects
Novums ETFE Projects
MIDDLE EAST PROJECTS
AFP-System
Ministry of Education, Kuwait

Architect: Cambridge Seven Associates & Gulf Consult
FF-System
ECG-System
KK-System
AFP-System
Falcon Tower, West Bay - Qatar

Architect: South West Architecture
Under Construction
FF-System
ECG-System
KK-System
AFP-System
Falcon Tower, West Bay - Qatar

Architect: South West Architecture
Under Construction
SSM-System
AES-System
Azrak Brothers Villa Doha, Qatar

Client: Mr. Wadah Azrak
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Scottish National Arena, Glasgow

Architect: Foster + Partners
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Centre Commerciale lHeure Tranquille Tours, France

Architect: AFI Consulting
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
Centre Commerciale lHeure Tranquille Tours, France

Architect: AFI Consulting
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Schloss Dresden / Palace Dresden, Germany
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Forecourt to Terminal 3at Heathrow Airport England

Architect: Foster + Partners
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Nuffield Hospital Oxford, The Manor - Oxford, England

Architect: Kendall Kingscott Ltd.
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Petchey Academy - Petchey, England

Architect: AEDAS
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Faculty of Law, Salford University, Entry Feature - Manchester, England

Architect: Broadway Malyan Limited
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SSM-System
AES-System
Banner MD Anderson
Cancer Center Gilbert, AZ
Architect: Cannon Design
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
The Harefield Academy Harefield, UK

Architect: AEDAS
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Imperial War Museum - Duxford, England

Architect: Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK)
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Bergbahn / Mountain Railway Station Brixen, Italia
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
St. Lawrence College - Ramsgate, England

Architect: Brodie Plant Goddard
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Manchester Hospital Manchester, England

Consultant: Bovis Lend Lease
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Powell Corderoy School, Free Form Skylight - Dorking, England

Architect: Brodie Plant Goddard
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SSM-System
AES-System
The Eden Project, Biomelink Canopy Cornwall, England

Architect: Grimshaw Architects
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SSM-System
KK-System
AFP-System
The Eden Project, Biomelink Canopy and Biomes Cornwall, England

MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SSM-System
AES-System
The Eden Project, Bus Drop Off Canopy Cornwall, England

MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SSM-System
Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) Kansas City, MO

(Membrane material fabricated by Novum)
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Manufacturing & Supply by Novum

Allianz Arena Munich, Germany
Architect: Herzog & de Meuron
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System


MEMBRANE STRUCTURES


MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System


MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
ECG-System
FF-System
PSG-System
Ozone Urbana Marketing Suite Bangalore, India

Architect: Cube Architects
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Hull History Centre Hull, UK

Architect: Pringle Richards Sharratt Architects
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SSM-System
Le Havre Stadium Le Havre, France

Architect: KSS Design Group, London
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
KK-System
FF-System
Vela Canopy, Italy
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Masoala - Zurich, Switzerland
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Euro 2007 - Berlin, Germany
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AWD Stadium - Hannover, Germany
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Charlotte, NC
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Prestige Shantiniketan - Bangalore, India

Architect: RSP India
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SSM-System
Crewe Railway Station Crewe, UK

Architect: Network Rail
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Q3 Academy Birmingham, UK
Architect: Ellis Williams Architects
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Darwin Centre,
Natural History Museum London, UK
Architect: C.F. Mller Architects
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
14 Pier Walk, Greenwich Peninsula London, UK

Architect: Farrells
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
The Orangery at Merry Hill Shopping Centre Brierley, UK

Architect: INC Design Associates Ltd.
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
The Malls Basingstoke, UK

Architect: Saunders Architects LLP
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Kingswood School Corby, UK

Architect: Aedas
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
240 Regent Street London, UK

Architect: Rolfe Judd
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Bowling Green Lane London, UK

Architect: Nissen Adams
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
The Manor Hospital Oxford, UK

Architect: Kendall Kingscott Ltd.
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford, UK

Architect: Llewelyn Davies Yeang
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
East Barnet School Barnet, UK

Architect: Frank Shaw Associates Limited
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
North Liverpool Academy Liverpool, UK

Architect: Wates
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
City of Westminster College London, UK

Architect: schmidt hammer lassen architects
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
North Oxfordshire Academy Banbury, UK

Architect: Aedas
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
Truro College Truro, UK

Architect: Nightingale Associates
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
AES-System
The Mercury Shopping Centre Romford, UK

Architect: Edward Szewczyk & Associates Architects (ESA)
MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
AFP-System
PSG-System
AES-System
Peterborough Hospital Peterborough, UK

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Introduction to Novum ETFE

Mero Structures, Inc.

International Office Locations

Johannesburg, South Africa

Over 300 Employees Worldwide

Strong engineering capabilities, with dedicated engineering offices in US, UK

Structural Component Systems

NOVUM SYSTEM APPLICATIONS

Typical System Applications:

Roof and Atrium Structures

NOVUM PROJECT TYPES

Typical Project Types:

Museum & Art Galleries

MEMBRANE STRUCTURES - ETFE

Air Filled Pillows AFP

Stressed Skin Membrane - SSM

ETFE Raw Material

Melting point is approx. 270 C

*for thermal performance

*for shading and weather shield only

Anti-adhesive surface properties (similar to Teflon).

ETFE Standard Prints

ETFE Thermal Properties

ETFE Mechanical Properties

ETFE structures are

AFP Impact Test

AFP Impact Test

ETFE Fire Resistance

ETFE Acoustic Performance

ETFE Aluminum Extrusions

The extrusion has internal drain that

AFP Air Supply System

Pressure is constantly been monitored and regulated as programmed.

ETFE Cleaning & Maintenance

In dusty climates like the Middle East, ETFE needs

Novums ETFE Capabilities

Novums ETFE Capabilities

Design & Engineering,

Installation & Maintenance

- of ETFE & Supporting Steel Structure -

Novums ETFE Capabilities

Design & Engineering

High-tech software processes DXF data direct from

Novums ETFE Capabilities

1,615,000 sqft per annum (3 shifts)

Novums ETFE Capabilities

In addition to supplier certification, all incoming material is visually check for

Novums ETFE Capabilities

Cutting of ETFE Foils

Novums ETFE Capabilities

Welding of ETFE Pillows

The facility currently houses three traveling ETFE welding

Novums ETFE Capabilities

Packing & Delivery

Novums ETFE Capabilities

Novums ETFE Projects

Novums ETFE Projects

MIDDLE EAST PROJECTS