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Advanced Connection Systems for Architectural Glazing

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Roham Afghani Khoraskani

    1. Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

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  • Provides both a practical and a theoretical understanding of the topic
  • Offers a multidisciplinary approach ensuring relevance for researchers in envelope design and earthquake engineers
  • Proposes an innovative connection device applicable to various architectural glazing systems
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology (BRIEFSAPPLSCIENCES)

Part of the book sub series: PoliMI SpringerBriefs (BRIEFSPOLIMI)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 1-3

  3. Architectural Glazing

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 5-19

  4. Building Envelope and Mechanical Compatibility

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 21-32

  5. Seismic Behavior of Glass Curtain Walls

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 33-52

  6. Advanced Connectors

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 53-67

  7. Rotational Friction Connection

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 69-83

  8. Tuning the Connector

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 85-114

  9. Conclusions and Recommendations on Experimental Tests

    • Roham Afghani Khoraskani
    Pages 115-123

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 125-125
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This book presents the findings of a detailed study to explore the behavior of architectural glazing systems during and after an earthquake and to develop design proposals that will mitigate or even eliminate the damage inflicted on these systems. The seismic behavior of common types of architectural glazing systems are investigated and causes of damage to each system, identified. Furthermore, depending on the geometrical and structural characteristics, the ultimate horizontal load capacity of glass curtain wall systems is defined based on the stability of the glass components. Detailed attention is devoted to the incorporation of advanced connection devices between the structure of the building and the building envelope system in order to minimize the damage to glazed components. An innovative new connection device is introduced that results in a delicate and functional system easily incorporated into different architectural glazing systems, including those demanding maximum transparency.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

    Roham Afghani Khoraskani

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