Performance of gaskets in
windows and cladding systems
Details
| Researcher: |
Richard Harris |
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| Funded: |
DoE 50%, Industry 50% |
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| Total value: |
£60,266 |
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| Lead partner: |
CWCT |
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| Status: |
Completed |
Objectives:
To make available to window,
curtain wall and cladding designers a clear guide to the properties and
performance of the most common gaskets to present design guidance on the
performance of gaskets.
The final report comprises:
a study of the physics of air and water movement through joints; a review
of related technology world-wide; a review of design guidance world-wide;
measurement of gasket force- compression characteristics; simulation (finite
element analysis) of gasket force-compression characteristics; a review
of design and installation practices; recommendations for improving performance
of gaskets at all levels from designer to installer.
A summary document is currently
in preparation for issue as a supplement to the Standard for Curtain Walling.
This document is presently being reviewed by the steering group, to be
published in 1997.
Outputs:
The performance of gaskets
in window and cladding systems, a 'state of the art' review, Richard Harris,
CWCT, April 1996, ISBN 1 874003 07 6, 110pp
(review of industry,
relevant technology and performance issues: £60 members: £80
non- members)
See the publications
pages.
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Harris, R. M. and Ledbetter,
S. R. (1997). Joint sealing and air infiltration through cladding in tall
buildings. In Multipurpose High-rise Towers and Tall Buildings, pp. 131-142,
E&FN Spon, ISBN 0 419 23300 8
