Leading Structural Analysts with over 20 years experience in specialist areas such as Steel Structures, Curtainwall, Facades, Canopies, Walkways, Platforms, Balustrades. Specialists in Glass Engineering including Double/Triple Glazing, Climatic and Thermal loads, Roofs, Canopies, Impact loads, etc.
Wind Engineering for complex shaped buildings in close proximity to other buildings. Just some of the areas we help Clients with.
When Structural issues cause doubt and some uncertainty a fast second opinion, a more detailed examination, can make all the difference. FCG can give you that extra reassurance, backed by accurate structural calculations and specialist simulation data......within timescales to minimise delays.
FAST RESULTS FOR:
Complex Building shapes
Nearby Building turbulence effects
Pin point accuracy for Facade pressures
Effects to Canopies/ Balconies/Screens/Panels
FCG offers the additional expertise you need, when you need it. Whether you're facing tight deadlines, require additional resources to supplement your team, or simply need a trusted second opinion to validate your own results,
All shapes and sizes of glass related projects involving: Glass Fin Screens, SSG Bolted screens, Cable Tension designs as well as Canopies/ Balustrades/Privacy Screens/Roofs and Entrances.
Working with Designers to explore the use of glass on projects. Conventional to conceptual ideas. Simulated and tested to evaluate possibilities. Considering building movement, design loads and more.
FCG provides a full understanding on how your Facade Cladding system shall perform against Wind Pressures, Impacts and Maintenance Loads. A clear insight into the Flexural strength of Panels, Deformations of Rails and Brackets as well as Reaction Loads at Fixings into various substrates. Accurate multi point data with summary conclusions to confirm compliance with relevant standards.
Without advanced CFD analysis most Tall buildings with complex shapes and close to other buildings, will not have accurate Wind Pressures. Eurocode and Others cannot provide the high resolution assessment of pressures...meaning Over/Under pressures affecting the true loads to Brackets/ Rails/ Fixings and Panels. FCG have been involved with CFD for over 20 years.....
FCG can check your Curtainwall designs and Glass specifications against Wind pressures, Barrier loads, Impacts and Thermal stresses.
Whether using Mullions, Tension Cable or Structural Silicone Glazing (SSG) styles. We have the expertise to analyse all designs.
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