September 19, 2012. Shanghai, China. This presentation discussed an advanced engineering evaluation using nonlinear analysis to improve structural silicone glazing (SSG) design in high performance curtain wall systems. High wind pressures often result in bulky SSG profile dimensions. Architectural desire for slender curtain wall sight-lines and reduction in aluminum usage led to optimization of structural bite geometry for improved stress distribution through use of finite element analysis of the hyper-elastic silicone.
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