Advanced Connection Systems for Architectural Glazing

✍ Scribed by Roham Afghani Khoraskani (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 129
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book presents the findings of a detailed study to explore the behavior of architectural glazing systems during and after an earthquake and to develop design proposals that will mitigate or even eliminate the damage inflicted on these systems. The seismic behavior of common types of architectural glazing systems are investigated and causes of damage to each system, identified. Furthermore, depending on the geometrical and structural characteristics, the ultimate horizontal load capacity of glass curtain wall systems is defined based on the stability of the glass components. Detailed attention is devoted to the incorporation of advanced connection devices between the structure of the building and the building envelope system in order to minimize the damage to glazed components. An innovative new connection device is introduced that results in a delicate and functional system easily incorporated into different architectural glazing systems, including those demanding maximum transparency.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-viii
Introduction....Pages 1-3
Architectural Glazing....Pages 5-19
Building Envelope and Mechanical Compatibility....Pages 21-32
Seismic Behavior of Glass Curtain Walls....Pages 33-52
Advanced Connectors....Pages 53-67
Rotational Friction Connection....Pages 69-83
Tuning the Connector....Pages 85-114
Conclusions and Recommendations on Experimental Tests....Pages 115-123
Back Matter....Pages 125-125

✦ Subjects

Building Construction; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods