structural analysis

Building Structures, Facades & Components

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.

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    Wind Engineering 
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    Glass Engineering 
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    Steel Structures
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    Facade Engineering
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    Brackets, Fixings, Steel Connections

1560+

Completed Projects

20+

Years of Experience

28%

AVERAGE SAVINGS

72Hrs

Average Turnaround

A second opinion.. for peace of mind

When Technical 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 simulation data and specifically measured results for immedaite comparison.   

"We blend the materials, the loads, the shapes, the interactions, restraints and physics to deliver accurate results you can depend on ".

Wind Engineering Simulations

FAST RESULTS FOR: 
Complex Building shapes
Nearby Building turbulence effects
Pin point accuracy for Facade pressures
Effects to Canopies/ Balconies/Screens/Panels

Mock Up Facade - PreTesting

Mock Up Facade - PreTesting

Physical testing can be expensive. Uniquely, FCG can Pre-Test you Mock Up Facade against Wind/Air and Water tightness. Pulsing loads +/- ve pressures to identifying any problem areas in advance.

Complex Bracketry

Complex Bracketry

A key element on any structure, the Brackets, Bolts, Fixings in general. FCGuses FEA to check the components and individual reaction loads to ensure you connections work safely

Dynamic Response

Dynamic Response

FCG provides feedback on the potential for harmonic resonance across your structures. Natural frequencies to accelerations and damping. Modal shapes and Eigenvalues.

make FCG your 'GO-TO' partner 

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,

Glass ENGINEERING specialists with 20 years experience

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.

pushing boundaries IN GLASS ENGINEERING

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. 

MOCK UP FACADES : pre-testing

Before going for formal physical testing we provide pre-test simulations which checks your system against wind pressures/ driving rain and impacts. Avoid costly re-runs and pre-test for added confidence.

Thermal shock & climatic loads AND MOre.....

Glass strength is affected by altitude, wind pressure and temperature. Apex has extensive experience checking Glass screens for Thermal shock, Climatic loads, Pillowing and movement induced Racking

CHECKING YOUR GLASS

From Wind Pressures through to Barrier, Climatic and Thermal Stress loads, FCG has the expertise, technology and industry knowledge to validate the suitability of your Glass elements. Fast results delivered in succinct Reports to support your projects. 

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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