Seismic performance of two-side structural silicone glazing systems

Ali M. Memari, Xuezhen Chen, Paul A. Kremer, Richard A. Behr

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of the first phase of an experimental research program on simulated seismic performance of structural silicone glazed (SSG) curtain wall systems. Full-scale, two-side SSG mockups made up of three side-by-side glass panels were tested under cyclic racking displacements to determine serviceability and ultimate behavior responses. Variables were glass type (annealed and fully tempered) and panel configuration (monolithic, laminated, and insulating glass). In the experiments carried out, damage states such as gasket deformation/pullout, sealant failure (e.g., adhesion/cohesion, etc.), glass cracking glass and fallout were identified and their corresponding drift levels were determined. The extent of damage to silicone sealant was determined through air leakage tests.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalJournal of ASTM International
Volume3
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2006

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Environmental Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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