Structural engineers and facade consultants with expertise in modern architectural structures and high quality building envelopes.
"Engineering, economy and design" synergy towards versatile solutions that exceed requirements with unquestionable structural integrity and safe construction.
"Engineering, economy and design" synergy towards versatile solutions that exceed requirements with unquestionable structural integrity and safe construction.
Structural Calculations
Structural analysis, design and code check of building façade systems, components and materials using international building codes and construction standards as follows:
· International standards: IBC, ISO
· European norms: EN, ETAG, DIN, SIA
· British standards: BS, CWCT
· American standards: ASCE, ASTM, AAMA, ADM, AISC
· Middle East: SBC
Engineering calculations can be in the form of formal reports or hand calculations and sketches, depending on your requirements.
Facade System
i. Steel and glass
State-of-the-art 3D structural analysis and design of architectural steel structures.
Structural members using steel frames, cables, tension rods and their combinations.
Design of spider fittings.
ii. Unitised curtain wall
Bespoke curtain wall elements including integrated vents, doors and attachment features like feature fins, brise-soleil, BMU restraint socket, etc.
Fixing brackets to main structure.
iii. Stick-system curtain wall
Bespoke or propriety framing systems like Schüco, Raico, Gutmann, etc..
iv. Rainscreen cladding
Bespoke or propriety rainscreen framing like Eurofox, Nvelope, Kalzip, etc.
Cladding materials may include aluminium solid or composite panel, glass, glass-fibre reinforced panel, natural or engineered stones, terracotta panels, etc.
v. Steel framing system (SFS)
Lightweight structural walling system like Kingspan, Metsec, etc.
Glass calculations
i. Glass infills for curtain wall
Structural analysis according to the latest European standard (EN 16612 & IStructE 2nd Ed.) or according to American standard ASTM E1300.
ii. Glass structures
Design of glass structures like glass fin, floors, skylights and balustrades.
iii. Special glass
FEM analysis for non-standard glass configurations or point-fixed glass will incurr additional cost for the software SJMepla (€350 per month).
Specialist calculations
i. Fatigue analysis of connections
Check of connections under sustained vibrations is not part of normal structural calculations of building components. This investigation can be provided as a specialist work.
ii. Bomb blast façade verifications
Verification of structural members under bomb blast can be provided.
Dynamic analysis of the glass pane shall be carried out by a bomb blast specialist/consultant. From the reaction histories, the equivalent static reaction forces for both the blast pressure and rebound force on the long and short sides of the pane will be used to size or check the curtain wall framing members, connections, fixings and brackets.
Structural Consultancy
Peer Review
i. Peer review of structural calculations by contractors
ii. Assistance in dealing disputes between client, architect, and/or facade consultants
We currently provide this service to Premier Guarantee who is one of the leading structural warranty provider in the United Kingdom.
Design review
i. Review design drawings to meet project and statutory standard requirements
ii. Value Engineering of facade systems
We currently provide this service to several leading facade contractors in Europe.
Specification review
i. Cladding performance requirements
ii. Structure movement and tolerance reports
iii. Building access for maintenance repots
iv. Structural specifications
Training
Comprehensive training programme for engineers to the specialization of facade engineering.
We currently provide this service to one of the leading facade contractor in Europe.
Technical support
Meetings, workshops and/or site inspections.
Structural analysis, design and code check of building façade systems, components and materials using international building codes and construction standards as follows:
· International standards: IBC, ISO
· European norms: EN, ETAG, DIN, SIA
· British standards: BS, CWCT
· American standards: ASCE, ASTM, AAMA, ADM, AISC
· Middle East: SBC
Engineering calculations can be in the form of formal reports or hand calculations and sketches, depending on your requirements.
Facade System
i. Steel and glass
State-of-the-art 3D structural analysis and design of architectural steel structures.
Structural members using steel frames, cables, tension rods and their combinations.
Design of spider fittings.
ii. Unitised curtain wall
Bespoke curtain wall elements including integrated vents, doors and attachment features like feature fins, brise-soleil, BMU restraint socket, etc.
Fixing brackets to main structure.
iii. Stick-system curtain wall
Bespoke or propriety framing systems like Schüco, Raico, Gutmann, etc..
iv. Rainscreen cladding
Bespoke or propriety rainscreen framing like Eurofox, Nvelope, Kalzip, etc.
Cladding materials may include aluminium solid or composite panel, glass, glass-fibre reinforced panel, natural or engineered stones, terracotta panels, etc.
v. Steel framing system (SFS)
Lightweight structural walling system like Kingspan, Metsec, etc.
Glass calculations
i. Glass infills for curtain wall
Structural analysis according to the latest European standard (EN 16612 & IStructE 2nd Ed.) or according to American standard ASTM E1300.
ii. Glass structures
Design of glass structures like glass fin, floors, skylights and balustrades.
iii. Special glass
FEM analysis for non-standard glass configurations or point-fixed glass will incurr additional cost for the software SJMepla (€350 per month).
Specialist calculations
i. Fatigue analysis of connections
Check of connections under sustained vibrations is not part of normal structural calculations of building components. This investigation can be provided as a specialist work.
ii. Bomb blast façade verifications
Verification of structural members under bomb blast can be provided.
Dynamic analysis of the glass pane shall be carried out by a bomb blast specialist/consultant. From the reaction histories, the equivalent static reaction forces for both the blast pressure and rebound force on the long and short sides of the pane will be used to size or check the curtain wall framing members, connections, fixings and brackets.
Structural Consultancy
Peer Review
i. Peer review of structural calculations by contractors
ii. Assistance in dealing disputes between client, architect, and/or facade consultants
We currently provide this service to Premier Guarantee who is one of the leading structural warranty provider in the United Kingdom.
Design review
i. Review design drawings to meet project and statutory standard requirements
ii. Value Engineering of facade systems
We currently provide this service to several leading facade contractors in Europe.
Specification review
i. Cladding performance requirements
ii. Structure movement and tolerance reports
iii. Building access for maintenance repots
iv. Structural specifications
Training
Comprehensive training programme for engineers to the specialization of facade engineering.
We currently provide this service to one of the leading facade contractor in Europe.
Technical support
Meetings, workshops and/or site inspections.