Expert Facade Engineering Calculations & Structural Analysis

 Modern facade systems, including aluminum curtain walls, structural glass facades, and canopies, demand precise engineering calculations to ensure structural integrity, performance compliance, and long-term durability. At Elevate Facade LLP, we specialize in advanced facade structural engineering, offering:

✔ Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis for brackets, embedded plates, and facade fixings.
✔ Non-linear analysis for glass panels (SJ Mepla), brackets, and aluminum panels under complex loads.
✔ Seismic and movement analysis, considering live load deflections, interstorey drift, and facade expansion joints.
✔ Thermal performance optimization, including U-value calculations, condensation risk analysis, and thermal expansion studies.
✔ Performance Mock-Up (PMU) testing experience, ensuring calculations translate into real-world performance.

With extensive hands-on experience in high-end, bespoke facade engineering, our expertise covers:

• Structural calculations for steel and aluminum facade components, including mullions, transoms, brackets, and fixings.
• Structural glass analysis for spider-fixed glass, glass railings, canopies, and glass floors.
• Aluminum & unitized glazing system analysis, including wind walls and stick systems.
• Steel structure calculations for canopies, trusses, factory structures, and domes.
• Building maintenance unit (BMU) bracket design, ensuring safe access for facade maintenance.
• Impact resistance & vibration absorption analysis, minimizing risks of glass breakage and structural fatigue.

Our engineering reports align with internationally recognized European, American, Australian, and British standards, including:

✔ Steel: AISC, BS 5950, IS 800, E1993, SCI P291 (Stainless Steel)
✔ Aluminum: IS 8147, BS 8118, ADM (Aluminum Design Manual)
✔ Glass: AS 1288, ASTM E1300 (Glass strength and safety standards)
✔ Other Structural Codes: IS 875, BS 6399, ASCE-7, AAMA (Wind loads, impact resistance, structural performance)

The Director of Elevate Facade LLP has a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, high-end facade projects across Kuwait, Singapore, and Ireland. Having worked on some of the most technically demanding designs, he has developed an in-depth, real-world understanding of facade behavior, structural performance, and innovative engineering solutions.

His expertise is not just defined by time in the industry but by the intensity and complexity of engineering challenges overcome. Having been directly involved in PMU testing, facade system development, and detailed structural calculations, his insights ensure every engineering solution is practical, buildable, and compliant with global standards.

To ensure the highest precision in engineering calculations, we utilize industry-leading software, including:

✔ SCIA Engineer – Advanced finite element analysis for structural engineering.
✔ Autodesk Robot – Structural modeling and performance simulation.
✔ STAAD Pro V8i – Structural analysis for steel and aluminum components.
✔ SJ MEPLA – Non-linear glass analysis for impact resistance and safety validation.
✔ HILTI PROFIS – Connection and anchorage design for brackets and embedded plates.
✔ AutoCAD – Engineering documentation and detailed structural reporting.

To achieve a safe, efficient, and high-performing facade, we assess multiple critical factors:

1. Structural Design of Mullions & Transoms – Ensuring stability under wind loads, dead loads, and imposed forces.
2. Seismic & Live Load Movement Accommodation – Designing facades to withstand building movements and structural shifts.
3. Thermal Efficiency & U-Value Optimization – Enhancing facade energy performance through advanced calculations.
4. Water Drainage & Weatherproofing – Preventing leakage and ensuring long-term durability.
5. Maintenance & Repair Accessibility – Designing for easy replacement of facade components when needed.
6. Site Adjustability & Tolerances – Accounting for construction tolerances and seamless installation.
7. BMU (Building Maintenance Unit) Bracket Design – Ensuring safe facade cleaning and maintenance access.
8. Impact Resistance & Vibration Absorption – Minimizing breakage risks for structural glass and facade panels.

At Elevate Facade LLP, we deliver precision-driven facade engineering solutions, customized for specific project loads, environmental factors, and material performance requirements.

• Need expert facade structural calculations?
• Looking for PMU-tested engineering solutions?
• Require FEM and non-linear analysis for your facade components?

 Contact us today to discuss your engineering calculation and structural analysis needs!