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Industry: Education & University

University of Alaska

Industry:
University
Location:
Anchorage, Alaska
Architect:
N/A
Bamboo Cloud The new science building at the University of Alaska at Anchorage featured an extensive "cloud" ceiling made of Plyboo edge grain amber plywood, floating over the astronomy department's new planetarium drum. Pictured here is a full view of the massive drum. Plyboo edge grain amber plywood was also used for the benches underneath it! Download Printable Version
Industry:
University
Location:
Anchorage, Alaska
Architect:
N/A
Bamboo Cloud The new science building at the University of Alaska at Anchorage featured an extensive "cloud" ceiling made of Plyboo edge grain amber plywood, floating over the astronomy department's new planetarium drum. Pictured here is a full view of the massive drum. Plyboo edge grain amber plywood was also used for the benches underneath it! Download Printable Version
Industry:
University
Location:
Anchorage, Alaska
Architect:
N/A
Bamboo Cloud The new science building at the University of Alaska at Anchorage featured an extensive "cloud" ceiling made of Plyboo edge grain amber plywood, floating over the astronomy department's new planetarium drum. Pictured here is a full view of the massive drum. Plyboo edge grain amber plywood was also used for the benches underneath it! Download Printable Version
Specifications

Materials

Amber Edge Grain Bamboo Plywood

Amber Edge Grain Bamboo Plywood

BP-V4896A-NAUF/FSC

Possible LEED Credits:

Low emitting materials and certified wood

University of Alaska
Edge Grain Bamboo Plywood

Dimensions:

3/4” x 48” x 96”
19mm x 1219mm x 2438mm (*mm tolerance +/- .5mm thickness)

Construction:

Three-ply, cross core construction.

Working with Plyboo:

A worksheet is provided with each panel containing useful tips and
information and is also available on our website at plyboo.com/
downloads.

ASTM E84: Surface Burning

Class C

ASTM D1037: Dimensional Stability

•Linear Expansion (3-ply): Parallel -0.04% / Perpendicular -0.07%
•Thickness Swell (3-ply): -0.13%
Screw Hold (3-ply) (face/back/edge)
• 742 lbs/ 831 lbs/ 860 lbs average

ASTM D4442: Moisture Content

6-9% average

ASTM D 6007-02: Formaldehyde Concentration in Air from Wood Products,
small chamber test

Plyboo = 0.004 ppm (surpasses CARB II standards, 0.05ppm &
ULEF standards of 0.04ppm)