Discussion on Seismic Performance Indexes of Architectural Curtain Walls

Abstract eng:
Based on the test results of structural models of high-rise buildings and architectural curtain wall specimens on shaking table test methodology, the evaluation indexes for seismic performance of architectural curtain walls were put forward, i.e. indexes of acceleration magnification coefficients and inter story drift angles. Furthermore, the indexes distribution characteristics along the height of high-rise building were analyzed, the appraising methodology for seismic performance of architectural curtain walls were also investigated. Finally, the application of the method in the curtain wall design and the experimental study were discussed. Shaking table tests of curtain walls were executed with improved experimental methodology, the seismic performance of the specimens were estimated with the new indexes and proved its efficiency.

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