CURTAIN WALL
Curtainwall is a term used to describe a building facade which does not carry any deadload from the building other than its own deadload,and one which transfers the horizontal loads (windloads) that are incident upon it. These loads are transferred to the main building structure through connections at floors orcolumns vof the building. A curtainwall is designed to resist air and water infiltration, wind forces acting on the building, seismic forces (usually only those imposed by the inertia of the curtainwall), and its own deadload forces.
STRUCTURAL GLAZING Structural glazing is an adaptable form of curtainwall construction, which in the past few decades has helped architects and designers transform buildings in cities around the world. Structural glazing gives designers and architects the freedom to create striking facades. Its potential to enhance the artistic appeal of buildings is almost unlimited.The technology promotes optimum heat and sound insulation. Further more,the elimination of thermal breaks and unnecessary metal can further reduce building costs.
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