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CHAPTER 15
BUILDING FACADES
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Kimball J. Beasley, P.E., and David S. Patterson, AIA.
INTRODUCTION 15.2
CODES AND STANDARDS 15.2
BUILDING WALLS 15.3
Mass and Cavity Walls 15.3
Curtain Walls 15.4
MASONRY FACADES 15.4
Stability-Related Failures 15.5
Relative Stiffness 15.5
Restrained Facade Expansion 15.5
Corrosion Jacking 15.6
Stone Hysteresis 15.6
Serviceability-Related Failures 15.7
Failure Investigation Methodology 15.8
Initial Investigation 15.10
Detailed Investigation 15.10
Recording Procedures 15.11
Sample Collection and Custody 15.11
Tools and Equipment 15.11
Tests for Water Penetration 15.13
Mock-ups and Models 15.14
Laboratory Materials Tests 15.14
Structural Analysis 15.16
Hypothesis Development 15.16
Report 15.16
Repair Concepts 15.17
Temporary Repairs 15.17
Permanent Repairs 15.17
WINDOWS AND CURTAIN WALLS 15.17
Types and Materials 15.17
Common Causes of Failure 15.19
Design of Window and Curtain Wall Systems 15.21
Structural Capacity and Selection of Design Pressures 15.21
Understanding Performance Criteria 15.23
Structural Performance 15.23
Water Penetration Resistance 15.23
Air Infiltration Resistance 15.24
Thermal Performance 15.24
Sealants 15.26
*Kimball J. Beasley—Masonry Facades.
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David S. Patterson—Windows and Curtain Walls.
15.1
