An introduction to façades including precast concrete panels, and stick and unitised curtain walling.
This webinar explores:
- How façade types respond to structural movements
- Their relative ability to accommodate structural movements
- How façade aspect ratios impact on their ability to accommodate movements Structural Movements and Tolerances reports - their importance relative to performance-based procurement routes
- Communication of movement information between parties involved in construction to aid collaborative working
Learning outcomes:
- Learn to understand and explain how different façade systems accommodate structural movements
- Understand what specialist façade contractors will do with movement and tolerance information
- Learn to explain how structural design decisions impact on façade design choices
Suitable for:
- Structural engineers involved in the design of high rise buildings
- Structural engineers wishing to broaden their focus and influence across traditional scope boundaries
- Façade practitioners wanting to refresh their knowledge and review emerging communication methods