Title Curtain wall systems : a primer / prepared by the Committee on Curtain Wall Systems of the Architectural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers ; edited by Ali M. Memari, Ph. D., P.E, F. ASCE

Published Reston, Virginia : American Society of Civil Engineers, [2013] ©2013

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Description 1 online resource (228 pages) : illustrations Series ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; number 126 ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 126. Contents 1. Introduction / Faron A. Morris -- 2. Definition And Types Of Curtain Walls / Faron A. Morris -- 3. Materials And Configurations / Dudley G. McFarquhar -- 4. Testing Mockups And Field Inspection / Dudley G. McFarquhar -- 5. Design Of Curtain Walls For Energy Performance / Faron A. Morris -- 6. Waterproofing Design Of Curtain Walls / Gary W. Brown -- 7. Design Of Curtain Walls For Wind Load / Noah Bonnheim -- 8. Design Of Curtain Walls For Earthquake-Induced Loads And Drifts / Ali M. Memari -- 9. Design Of Curtain Walls To Resist Impact And Blast / Mohammad M. Ettouney -- 10. Innovative Facade Design And Products / Erik Verboon -- 11. New Developments In Curtain Wall And Glazing Systems / Ali M. Memari -- 12. Summary And Conclusions / Ali M. Memari Summary Prepared by the Committee on Curtain Wall Systems of the Architectural Engineering Institute of ASCE Curtain Wall Systems: A Primer provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of curtain wall systems in building envelopes. Today's curtain wall systems go beyond the basic functions of providing natural lighting and protecting the building interior from the external environment. These systems now 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 performance under natural disasters and human-made hazards. The design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of advanced and efficient curtain wall systems demand the involvement of professionals from several fields of engineering and building technology. This Manual of Practice compiles a basic review of the many aspects of curtain wall systems that affect their design and performance. It highlights the materials used to manufacture curtain walls for low-rise to high-rise construction and describes different types of tests, mockups, and inspections. Methods of improving the energy performance, waterproofing, and wind loading of curtain walls are assessed. Specialized aspects of curtain wall design and analysis for extreme events, such as earthquake and bomb blast, are explored. Innovative facade design and new curtain wall and glazing systems are covered as well. MOP 126 is written for architects, structural engineers, HVAC engineers, general contractors, building owners, and building operators who are new to curtain wall systems and want to learn more about this specialized and emerging field Analysis Curtain walls Structural systems Seismic design Load and resistance factor design Wind loads Wind power Architectural engineering Buildings Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Curtain walls. curtain walls (nonbearing walls) TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General. Curtain walls Form Electronic book Author Memari, Ali M Architectural Engineering Institute. Committee on Curtain Wall Systems. LC no. 2013020057 ISBN 9780784477687 078447768X 9781628705935 1628705930 9780784477694 0784477698

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