Analytical study of point fixed glass facxade systems under monotonic in-plane loading

Abstract

The point fixed glass facade system is popular and considered a more elegant facade option compared to the framed glass facade system mainly for storefront, walkways and lobby areas in buildings. Point fixed glass facade system is fixed to the support structure using special bolt fittings and structural spider arms. Generally, the racking performance of these systems is not considered at the design stage in low to moderate seismic region and the system may be vulnerable if there is insufficient in-plane drift capacity compared with the demand imposed during earthquakes and wind actions. A unique full-scale in-plane racking laboratory test on a typical point fixed glass facade system was cond..