Unitized curtain wall systems joint performance with re-entrant corners under seismic racking testing

• Published in: Journal of Building Engineering Vol. 40; p. 102715
• Main Authors: Memari, Ali M., Simmons, Nick, Solnosky, Ryan L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Curtain wall; Damage mechanisms; Dynamic racking; Structural sealant; Structural sealant; Curtain wall; Dynamic racking; Damage mechanisms

Understanding damage mechanisms and associated facility challenges for curtain wall systems with different boundary conditions is critical in their performance evaluation and selection during the design stage of a building's lifecycle, in particular if vulnerable to earthquake effects. While ma...