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Modern Curtain Wall Design Features
TIME:2022-04-07
Modern curtain wall designs go beyond the basic functions to provide natural lighting and protect the interior against the external environment. Nowadays, curtain wall systems are expected to conserve energy and ensure occupant comfort by controlling heat flow and solar radiation. Moreover, curtain wall systems must be designed for acceptable pe...
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How to look at glazing methods and their impact on performance for curtain wall buildings
TIME:2022-04-06
Modern curtain wall systems primarily utilize two materials, aluminum and glass. The walls or rooftops are typically framed with aluminum alloy because it accommodates almost any shape while also being strong and lightweight. The aluminum frames are then glazed with curtain wall panels. Glass has become the preferred material choice for the pane...
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How to fix your curtain wall in applications
TIME:2022-04-05
In practical applications, curtain walls are typically constructed using lightweight glass, along with other materials such as aluminum, stone, marble, or composite materials. They are designed with numerous factors in mind, such as minimizing air and water infiltration, managing wind pressure, and thermal control. In that regard, routine mainte...
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How to choose the right curtain wall design for wind loads in applications
TIME:2022-04-04
Curtain walls are the first structural element that subjected to wind loads. And floor slabs can provide proper location for the anchorage of curtain walls system in applications. Therefore, curtain walls are mostly arranged like vertical members that attached to the floors slabs and spanning from floor to floor continuously. In most cases, wind...
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Glass Curtain Wall Facade Design
TIME:2022-04-01
In practical applications, curtain wall facade does not carry any structural load from the building other than its own dead load weight. Glass glazing used for building facades has long been a preferred cladding for designers as a way of opening up the space and bringing the exterior inside. As the glass curtain panels are clear and vertically f...
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