Facade engineering: structural, thermal and acoustic analysis
Structural calculations, thermal and acoustic performance, fire details and FEM analysis for aluminium facade and window systems to EN and TS standards.
Structural analysis
- FEM-based analysis (SAP2000, ANSYS)
- Wind, snow and seismic loads
- Deflection, expansion and connections
Thermal performance
- Uf / Uw / Ucw to EN ISO 10077
- Surface temperature and condensation
Acoustics
- Rw for glass and profile combinations
- Combined sound reduction index
Fire performance
- Material classes to EN 13501
- Slab-edge fire stopping details
Connections and anchors
- Brackets, welds and bolts
- Anchor design with Hilti / Fischer software
Calculation automation
- Python calculation tools
- Span tables for product ranges
Service pages
Curtain Wall Structural Calculation
Mullions, transoms, glass, brackets and anchors to EN 1991-1-4, EN 13830 and EN 1999-1-1.
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Window, Door & Sliding Systems
Large windows, lift-and-slide and folding doors: profiles, reinforcement, glass and sash weight.
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Pergola Structural Calculation
Bioclimatic and fabric pergolas: snow, wind, beams, posts and foundation anchorage.
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Winter Garden Structural Calculation
Glass-roofed winter gardens: snow, wind, rafters, overhead glazing and fixings.
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Awning & Shading Structures
Folding-arm and cassette awnings, zip screens and louvres: wind and wall fixing checks.
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Glass Balustrade Calculation
Channel-clamped and point-fixed balustrades: line load, laminated glass and anchors.
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Structural Glass Calculation
Facade, roof, balustrade and floor glass: stress, deflection and climatic loads on IGUs.
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Anchor, Bracket & Connections
Brackets, welds, bolts and concrete anchors, with manufacturer software and FEM.
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Facade Water Leakage Investigation
Independent inspection of leaking facades and windows, root cause and repair report.
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Custom Aluminium System Design
New profiles and systems for extruders: section optimisation, thermal and structural validation.
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CFD Wind Analysis
Wind pressures on complex buildings, canopies and pergolas by computational fluid dynamics.
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Glass Balcony & Guillotine Glass
Folding glass balconies and guillotine glass: wind, glass thickness, tracks and anchors.
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Skylights, Glass Roofs & Canopies
Skylights, glass roofs and suspended canopies: snow, wind, overhead glass and supports.
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Cladding Substructures
Aluminium substructures for ACP, ceramic, HPL, stone and metal panel cladding.
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Bolts, Screws & Welds
Bolt, screw, rivet and weld calculations for aluminium and steel; galvanic corrosion details.
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Facade Detail Design
Principle and shop details: slab edges, sills, corners, movement joints, fire stopping. DWG delivery.
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Steel Substructures
Secondary steel behind facades, cantilevers, canopy and pergola steel supports.
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Solar Mounting Structures
Roof and ground-mounted PV structures: wind uplift, snow and connection checks.
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Signage & Totem Structures
Facade and rooftop signs and totems: wind, supports, foundations and anchors.
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- SAP2000
- ANSYS
- ETABS
- SAFE
- Hilti PROFIS
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Python
- Fortran
Codes
- EN 1990
- EN 1991-1-3
- EN 1991-1-4
- EN 1999-1-1
- EN 1993-1-8
- EN 1992-4
- EN 13830
- EN 14351-1
- DIN 18008
- EN ISO 10077
- EN 13501
- TS 498
- ASCE 7 / AISC
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