Structural engineering of facade systems includes structural design of cladding systems, specialist engineering analysis of complex 3-D or lightweight facade structures. Glass, terracotta, timber, GRC and membrane facades are examples of some of the elements that require specialist design of the structure and the implication onto primary building structural frame.
The coordination between structure and facade components is essential to avoid construction issues caused by incompatible movement and tolerances between structural frame and cladding elements. The structure-facade interface is especially critical in tension and lightweight structures where the defination and impact of high reaction and movement sensitivity are paramount.
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