Cladding-Structure Interaction under Impact Loads
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 131, Issue 8
Abstract
This study was conducted utilizing precision impact testing to examine the characteristics of force transfer through cladding panels to an underlying structural support frame. Precision impact tests were conducted monitoring force and acceleration data to characterize load transfer. All specimens were considered identical and the impact loading was varied to provide several test conditions. The findings were that cladding systems may provide buildings with an external barrier capable of reducing short duration loading effects. Most test cases indicated an impact force dissipation of approximately 25–50%, depending on loading conditions.
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Acknowledgments
The authors writers to acknowledge the generous support of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to this study. Also, the writers thank Dr. Memari of the Architectural Engineering department at Penn State University who provided the test specimens for this study.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 131 • Issue 8 • August 2005
Pages: 1178 - 1185
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© 2005 ASCE.
History
Received: Feb 5, 2004
Accepted: Jan 4, 2005
Published online: Aug 1, 2005
Published in print: Aug 2005
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Note. Associate Editor: Barry Thomas Rosson
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