Expert Facade Engineering Calculations & Structural Analysis

Specialized Engineering for High-Performance Facades

Modern facade systems, including aluminum curtain walls, structural glass facades, and canopies, require precise engineering calculations to ensure structural integrity, compliance, and long-term performance. At Elevate Facade LLP, we specialize in advanced facade structural engineering, offering FEM analysis, non-linear calculations, and facade movement assessments to optimize safety and efficiency.

With extensive hands-on experience in facade engineering, we bring deep expertise in:

✔ Structural calculations for steel and aluminum facade components, including mullions, transoms, brackets, and fixings.
✔ Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis for brackets, embedded plates, and facade fixings to optimize performance.
✔ Non-linear analysis of glass panels (SJ Mepla), brackets, and aluminum panels for realistic load assessments.
✔ Performance Mock-Up (PMU) testing experience, ensuring engineering solutions align with real-world conditions.
✔ Seismic and movement analysis, incorporating live load deflections, interstorey drift, and facade expansion joints.
✔ Thermal performance optimization, including U-value calculations, condensation risk analysis, and thermal expansion studies.

The Director of Elevate Facade LLP has been deeply involved in high-end, bespoke facade engineering across Kuwait, Singapore, and Ireland. Having worked on some of the most technically demanding projects, he has developed an in-depth, real-world understanding of facade behavior, performance optimization, and innovative solutions.

His experience isn't just measured in years—it's built on countless complex engineering challenges, rigorous problem-solving, and performance-driven results. His expertise has been refined through intensive hands-on involvement in structural calculations, system design, and PMU testing, ensuring every project he contributes to meets the highest standards of safety, durability, and efficiency.

Achieving a safe, efficient, and high-performing facade involves multiple engineering aspects:

1️⃣ Structural Design of Mullions & Transoms – Ensuring stability under wind loads, dead loads, and imposed forces.
2️⃣ Seismic & Live Load Movement Accommodation – Designing facades to withstand building movement without failure.
3️⃣ Thermal Efficiency & U-Value Optimization – Enhancing facade energy performance using advanced calculations.
4️⃣ Water Drainage & Weatherproofing – Preventing leakage and ensuring long-term facade durability.
5️⃣ Maintenance & Repair Accessibility – Ensuring easy replacement of glass and facade components.
6️⃣ Site Adjustability & Tolerances – Accounting for construction tolerances for seamless facade installation.
7️⃣ BMU (Building Maintenance Unit) Bracket Design – Ensuring safe access for facade cleaning and maintenance.
8️⃣ Impact Resistance & Vibration Absorption – Minimizing breakage risks for structural glass and facade panels.

At Elevate Facade LLP, we offer customized facade engineering solutions tailored to 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 facade engineering requirements!