Curtain Wall Systems A Primer

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Committee on Curtain Wall Systems

Contributor:

Architectural Engineering Institute. Committee on Curtain Wall Systems.

Memari, Ali M., Editor.

Series:

ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 126.

ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; number 126

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Curtain walls.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 p.)

Place of Publication:

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

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Definition and Types of Curtain Walls; Chapter 3 Materials and Configurations; Chapter 4 Testing Mockups and Field Inspection; Chapter 5 Design of Curtain Walls for Energy Performance; Chapter 6 Waterproofing Design of Curtain Walls; Chapter 7 Design of Curtain Walls for Wind Load; Chapter 8 Design of Curtain Walls for Earthquake-Induced Loads and Drifts; Chapter 9 Design of Curtain Walls to Resist Impact and Blast; Chapter 10 Innovative Façade Design and Products; Chapter 11 New Developments in Curtain Wall and Glazing Systems; Chapter 12 Summary and Conclusions

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

1-62870-593-0

0-7844-7768-X

OCLC:

872674441