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This document provides specifications for the unitized curtain wall system for a sample project in London. It includes details on materials, loads from wind, imposed loads, and deflection limits. System profiles and typical wall elements are shown. Calculations are performed using SCIA Engineer software. Requirements reference industry standards for aluminum structures, metal profiles, and systemized building envelopes.

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Contents
1 Basic Data....................................................................................... 3
1.1 References....................................................................................... 3
1.2 Materials .......................................................................................... 3
1.3 Loads ............................................................................................... 4
1.4 Deflection limits ................................................................................ 4

2 Wall system .................................................................................... 5


2.1 Typical curtain wall elements ........................................................... 5
2.2 System profiles ................................................................................ 6

3 Typical Curtain Wall Element ...................................................... 10


3.1 Typical Element - EP1.12............................................................... 10
3.2 Typical Element - EP1.12a............................................................. 22

4 Curtain Wall Element with Free-standing Balustrade ............... 34


4.1 Element with balustrade - EP1.11b ................................................ 34
4.2 Element with balustrade - EP1.12b ................................................ 46

5 Miscellaneous checks ................................................................. 58


5.1 Structural Silicone (SSG) ............................................................... 58
5.2 Glass support ................................................................................. 58
5.3 Vertical fin fixing ............................................................................. 59
5.4 Horizontal fin fixing ......................................................................... 63
5.5 Horizontal fin adjustments .............................................................. 64

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1 Basic Data
1.1 References

1.1.1 Norms and Standards


[1] BS EN 1990:2002, Eurocode – Basis of structural design.
[2] BS EN 1999-1-1:2007, Eurocode 9 – Design of aluminium structures – Part 1-1: General structural rules.
[3] BS EN 14024:2004, Metal profiles with thermal barrier – Mechanical performance – Requirements, proof and
tests for assessment.
[4] CWCT-2:2005, Standard for systemised building envelopes, Part 2: Loads, fixing and movement.
[5] CWCT-3:2005, Standard for systemised building envelopes, Part 3: Air, water and wind resistance.
[6] CWCT TU14, Technical update on Load combinations.

1.1.2 Document Reference


[7] T-LS14/410868FE1401-0: Loads and load combinations.
[8] Performance Specification. 24.10.2014.
[9] Façade Maintenance Access Report. October 2014

1.1.3 System Drawing Reference


[10] TE-01.1, Typical Unitised Bay / Panel Type 1 & 2 - Partial elevation
[11] TD-110, Typical Unitised Bay / Panel Type 1 & 2 - Horizontal section
[12] TD-111, Typical Unitised Bay / Panel Type 1 & 2 - Vertical section

1.1.4 Structural Analysis Software


[13] Nemetschek. SCIA Engineer v.14.0. Structural Analysis & Design Software for Construction and Engineering.

1.2 Materials
Minimum properties of materials used unless stated otherwise.
Grade Modulus of Yield or 0.2% proof Tensile strength
Part
elasticity strength, fo fu [N/mm2]
E [N/mm2] [N/mm2]
Aluminium: γM0,M1 = 1.1; γM2 = 1.25
Architectural profiles EN AW-6060 T6 70 000 ≥ 140 ≥ 170
Structural profiles EN AW-6005A T6 70 000 ≥ 215 ≥ 250
Architectural sheets EN AW-5005 H14/H24 70 000 ≥ 110 ≥ 145
Structural plates & sheets EN AW-5754 H14 70 000 ≥ 190 ≥ 240
Steel: γM0,M1 = 1.0; γM2 = 1.1
General S235 210 000 235 360
Stainless steel: γM0,M1 = 1.1; γM2 = 1.25
General 1.4301 200 000 210 520

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1.3 Loads
Loads are generally in accordance with load report [7].

1.3.1 Dead Load (D)


Selfweight of the framing profiles are generated by the software Scia.
Vision = 0.50 kN/m2 - DGU: 10/AS/10 (maximum thickness)

Spandrel infill = 0.40 kN/m2 - includes metal sheets, insulation, etc.

1.3.2 Wind Load (W)


Net pressure, wp,k = + 1.3 kN/m ²

Net suction, ws,k = - 1.8 kN/m ²

1.3.3 Imposed/live load (L)

i Vertical load to internal ledges and horizontal members/surfaces


Point load, QIv,k = 1.0 kN - Vertical load to internal ledges and horiz. members/surfaces

Uniform line load, wIv,k = 0.6 kN/m - Vertical load to internal ledges and horiz. members/surfaces

ii Barrier horizontal loads for external balcony and ground floor curtain walls
Line load, qIh,k = 1.5 kN/m - applied at a height of 1.1m above FFL

Point load, QIh,k = 1.5 kN - applied on square of 100mm side

Infill load, wIh,k = 1.5 kN/m² - applied within the height of 1.1m above FFL

iii Barrier horizontal loads for internal balcony and upper floor curtain walls
Line load, qIh,k = 0.74 kN/m - applied at a height of 1.1m above FFL

Point load, QIh,k = 0.5 kN - applied on square of 100mm side

Infill load, wIh,k = 1.0 kN/m² - applied within the height of 1.1m above FFL

iv Maintenance
Horizontal load to any component of the cladding acc. to CWCT cl. 2.3.3.
Point load, QIh,k = 0.5 kN - applied on square of 100mm side

Vertical load to external fins,


Point load, QIv,k = 1.1 kN - applied on square of 100mm sides

1.4 Deflection limits


Deflection limits in accordance with CWCT [4][5].
Deflection mode Allowable deflection Reference
δallow [mm]
Frontal H ≤ 3000 H/200 or 15 mm CWCT 3.5.2.2 & EN 13830
3000 < H < 7500 H/300 + 5 CWCT 3.5.2.2
H ≥ 7500 H/250 CWCT 3.5.2.2 & BS 8118
Local Supporting single glass L/125 CWCT 3.5.2.4
Supporting insulated glass L/175 or 15 mm CWCT 3.5.2.5
In-plane - L/500 or 3mm CWCT 2.3.2.2 & EN 13830

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2 Wall system
2.1 Typical curtain wall elements

Curtain Wall Elements with Free-standing Balustrade [TE-01.5]

External Balcony External Balcony

EP1.14 EP1.13 EP1.14

EP1.12b EP1.11b EP1.12b EP1.11b

Glazed Curtain Wall Internal Balcony

EP1.11b EP1.12b EP1.13 EP1.14

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2.2 System profiles

2.2.1 Classification of cross-section


Effective section properties are calculated considering local buckling factors for class 4 cross-section parts acc.
to the requirements of BS EN 1999-1-1.

2.2.2 Split mullion, M1 & M1-cut

O1
O1

O2 O2

Outstand O1, η = 1.0:


b/t = 28.5/2.0 = 14.2

local buckling factor, ρc = 0.73

effective thickness, te = 0.73·2.0 = 1.4 mm

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Outstand O2, η = 1.0:


b/t = 31.5/2.0 = 15.8

local buckling factor, ρc = 0.67

effective thickness, te = 0.67·2.0 = 1.3 mm

2.2.3 Split mullion, M2 & M2-cut

O1 O1

Outstand O1, η = 1.0:


b/t = 29.0/3.0 = 9.7

local buckling factor, ρc = 0.92

effective thickness, te = 0.92·3.0 = 2.8 mm

2.2.4 Reinforced mullions, M1+Reinf & M2+Reinf

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2.2.5 Split-transom members, T1 & T2 [TD-151]

O2

O3

Outstand O2, η = 1.0:


b/t = 42.0/3.0 = 14.0

local buckling factor, ρc = 0.73

effective thickness, te = 0.73·3.0 = 2.2 mm

Outstand O3, η = 1.0:


b/t = 48/2.5 = 19.2

local buckling factor, ρc = 0.58

effective thickness, te = 0.58·2.5 = 1.4 mm

2.2.6 Intermediate transom, T3

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2.2.7 Reinforced transom, T3+Reinf

2.2.8 Intermediate transom, T4 & T4-cut

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3 Typical Curtain Wall Element


3.1 Typical Element - EP1.12
Refer to Scia [13] structural analysis results in the following page (section 3.1.3).

3.1.1 Deflection check to CWCT 2.3.2 & 3.5.2

i Frontal deflection
Frontal, δmax = 5.2 mm

Frontal, δallow = 3650/300 + 5 = 17.17 mm 0.30 < 1.0

ii In-plane deflection
Local, δmax = 0.5 mm

In-plane, δallow = min{915/500; 3} = 1.8 mm 0.28 < 1.0

3.1.2 Stress check to BS EN 1999-1-1


Maximum calculated Von Mises (or equivalent) stress in the members,
σmax = √(σ²normal + 3τ²shear) = 87.2 N/mm2

EN AW-6060 T6
σel,Rd = 1.0·140/1.1 = 127.27 N/mm2 0.68 < 1.0

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3.2 Typical Element - EP1.12a


Refer to Scia [13] structural analysis results in the following page (section 3.2.3).

3.2.1 Deflection check to CWCT 2.3.2 & 3.5.2

i Frontal deflection
Frontal, δmax = 4.8 mm

Frontal, δallow = 3650/300 + 5 = 17.17 mm 0.28 < 1.0

ii In-plane deflection
Local, δmax = 0.6 mm

In-plane, δallow = min{915/500; 3} = 1.8 mm 0.33 < 1.0

3.2.2 Stress check to BS EN 1999-1-1


Maximum calculated Von Mises (or equivalent) stress in the members,
σmax = √(σ²normal + 3τ²shear) = 82.6 N/mm2

EN AW-6060 T6
σel,Rd = 1.0·140/1.1 = 127.27 N/mm2 0.65 < 1.0

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4 Curtain Wall Element with Free-standing Balustrade


4.1 Element with balustrade - EP1.11b
Refer to Scia [13] structural analysis results in the following page (section 4.1.3).

4.1.1 Deflection check to CWCT 2.3.2 & 3.5.2

i Frontal deflection
Frontal, δmax = 4.8 mm

Frontal, δallow = 3650/300 + 5 = 17.17 mm 0.28 < 1.0

ii Balustrade deflection to BS 6180:2011 clause 6.4.1


δmax = 20.9 mm

δallow = min{1460/65; 25} = 22.46 mm 0.93 < 1.0

iii In-plane deflection


Local, δmax = 0.6 mm

In-plane, δallow = min{915/500; 3} = 1.8 mm 0.33 < 1.0

4.1.2 Stress check to BS EN 1999-1-1


Maximum calculated Von Mises (or equivalent) stress in the members,
σmax = √(σ²normal + 3τ²shear) = 51.3 N/mm2

EN AW-6060 T6
σel,Rd = 1.0·140/1.1 = 127.27 N/mm2 0.40 < 1.0

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4.2 Element with balustrade - EP1.12b


Refer to Scia [13] structural analysis results in the following page (section 4.2.3).

4.2.1 Deflection check to CWCT 2.3.2 & 3.5.2

i Frontal deflection
Frontal, δmax = 4.7 mm

Frontal, δallow = 3650/300 + 5 = 17.17 mm 0.27 < 1.0

ii Balustrade deflection to BS 6180:2011 clause 6.4.1


δmax = 19.9 mm

δallow = min{1460/65; 25} = 22.46 mm 0.89 < 1.0

iii In-plane deflection


Local, δmax = 0.7 mm

In-plane, δallow = min{915/500; 3} = 1.8 mm 0.39 < 1.0

4.2.2 Stress check to BS EN 1999-1-1


Maximum calculated Von Mises (or equivalent) stress in the members,
σmax = √(σ²normal + 3τ²shear) = 39.1 N/mm2

EN AW-6060 T6
σel,Rd = 1.0·140/1.1 = 127.27 N/mm2 0.31 < 1.0

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5 Miscellaneous checks
5.1 Structural Silicone (SSG)
Considering typical DGU pane 0.95m × 3.23m.

SSG detail [TD-110]

5.1.1 Static load check to ETAG 002-1

8mm × 17mm / Sika SG 500 or DC 993


Min. shear Modulus, G0 = 0.35 N/mm²

Allowable strain, εdes = 12.5 %

Design short-term tension, σdes = 0.14 N/mm²

Design long-term tension, σ∞ = 0.014 N/mm²

Design short-term shear, τdes = 0.105 N/mm²

i. Glueline thickness
S = √(0.95²+4·3.23²)/2 = 3.26 m

Δs = [(55-20)24×10-6- (80-20)9×10-6]3260

= 0.98 mm

e = min{0.98·0.35/0.105; 0.98/√(2·0.125+0.125²); 6.0}

≥ 6.0 mm

ii. Structural bite


With glass mechanical support. Consider additional 2mm to include fabrication tolerance.
hc = 1.8·0.95/(2·0.14) + 2.0 = 8.1 mm 0.48 < 1.0

5.2 Glass support

Glass block/chair detail [TD-111]

i Forces
Outer lite, Pg1 = 0.25·0.95·3.22/2 = 0.38 kN

Inner lite, Pg2 = 0.25·0.95·3.22/2 = 0.38 kN

ii Stress check to BS EN 1999-1-1


MEd = 1.35·0.38(38 + 14) = 26.68 N·m

100mm – Profile 00070307/ EN AW-6005A T6


Mpl,Rd = 1.2·100·4.5²/6·200/1.1 = 73.64 N·m 0.36 < 1.0

GLASS SUPPORT:
L = 100 MM
PROFILE 00070307
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5.3 Vertical fin fixing FIN BRACKET DETAIL @ VISION AREA [TD-110, TD-111]

5.3.1 Fixing @ Vision area

LOWER PLATE BRACKET (WL ONLY):


120MM - 192×8MM / 1.4301

2 – M10×25MM / A2-70

SWORD PROFILE :
120MM – PR_00070308 / EN AW-6005A T6

1 × ISO 4026 - M5 / A2-70


V. SLOT Ø5.5×10MM IN PLATE BRACKET
LATERAL SHEAR PIN :
Min. WX = 0.25 cm³ / A2

TOP PLATE BRACKET (DL+WL):


300MM - 192×8MM / 1.4301

4 – M10×25MM / A2-70

SWORD:
550MM – PR_00070308 / EN AW-6005A T6

1 × ISO 4026 - M5 / A2-70


Ø5.5 HOLE IN PLATE BRACKET

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5.3.2 Fixing @ Spandrel area FIN BRACKET DETAIL @ SPANDREL AREA [TD-110, TD-111]

HIGH DENSITY THERMAL ISOLATOR


120/300MM – 30×10MM (MAX THICKNESS)

4 – M6 / A2-70 WITH S.S. BLIND NUT

LOWER BRACKET (WL ONLY):


120MM – EXTRUSION / EN AW-6005A T6

LATERAL SHEAR PIN :


1 × ISO 4026 - M5 / A2-70 Min. WX = 0.25 cm³ / A2
V. SLOT Ø5.5×10MM IN EXTRUSION BRACKET

8 – M6 / A2-70 WITH S.S. BLIND NUT

UPPER BRACKET (DL+WL):


300MM – EXTRUSION / EN AW-6005A T6

1 × ISO 4026 - M5 / A2-70


Ø5.5 HOLE IN EXTRUSION BRACKET

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5.3.3 Forces
VD,k = 0.1·3.65 = 0.37 kN

VL,k = 1.1 kN

HW,k = 1.8·0.24·3.65 = 1.58 kN

HLk = 0.5 kN

5.3.4 Fixing @ Vision area

i Upper bracket plate check to BS EN 1993-1-4


Vz,Ed = 1.35·0.37 = 0.50 kN

Vy,Ed = 1.5·1.58 = 2.37 kN

My,Ed = 0.50(7.5 + 103) = 55.25 kN·mm

Mz,Ed = 2.37(235/2 + 103) = 522.58 kN·mm

300mm - 192×8mm / 1.4301


My,pl,Rd = 1.2·300²·8/6·210/1.1 = 2749.09 kN·mm 0.02 < 1.0

Mz,pl,Rd = 1.2(300-4·10)8²/6·210/1.1 =635.34 kN·mm 0.82 < 1.0

0.84 < 1.0

ii Upper bracket fixing screw check to BS EN 1993-1-8


Fvy,Ed = 0.50/4 = 0.13 kN

Fvx,Ed = 0.50(10+103)240/(240²+80²)

= 0.21 kN

Fv,Ed = √(0.13²+0.21²) = 0.25 kN

Ft,Ed = 522.58/(⅔·30)/4 = 6.53 kN

4 – M10 / A2-70
Fv,Rd = 0.5·57.99·700/1.25 = 16.24 kN 0.02 < 1.0

Ft,Rd = 0.63·57.99·700/1.25 = 20.46 kN 0.32 < 1.0

Fo,Rd = 10/(1.5√3)·33.37·200/1.875 = 13.7 kN 0.48 < 1.0

iii Lower bracket plate check to BS EN 1993-1-4


Vy,Ed = 1.5·0.5 = 0.75 kN

Mz,Ed = 0.75(235 – 100/2 + 103) = 216.0 kN·mm

120mm - 192×8mm / 1.4301


Mz,pl,Rd = 1.2(120-2·10)8²/6·210/1.1 = 244.36 kN·mm 0.88 < 1.0

iv Lower bracket fixing screw check to BS EN 1993-1-8


Ft,Ed = 216/(⅔·30)/2 = 5.4 kN

4 – M10 / A2-70
Ft,Rd = 0.63·57.99·700/1.25 = 20.46 kN 0.26 < 1.0

Fo,Rd = 10/(1.5√3)·33.37·200/1.875 = 13.7 kN 0.39 < 1.0


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5.3.5 Fixing @ Spandrel area

i Upper bracket extrusion check to BS EN 1999-1-1


Vz,Ed = 1.35·0.37 + 1.5·1.1 = 2.15 kN

Vy,Ed = 1.5·0.5 = 0.75 kN

TEd = 2.15(17.5 + 11 + 5/2) = 66.65 kN·mm

My,Ed = 0.75(235/2 + 21 + 5/2) = 105.75 kN·mm

300mm - U110/205×5mm / EN AW-6005A T6


(It/c) = 300²·5²/(3·300+1.8·5) = 2.47 cm³

TRd = 2.47/√3·200/1.1 = 259.28 kN·mm 0.26 < 1.0

My,pl,Rd = 1.2·300·5²/6·200/1.1 = 272.73 kN·mm 0.39 < 1.0

ii Upper bracket fixing screw check to BS EN 1993-1-8


Fvy,Ed = 2.15/8 = 0.27 kN

Fvx,Ed = 2.15(10+103)260/(260²+180²)/2 + 522.58·/205/4

= 0.95 kN

Fv,Ed = √(0.27²+0.95²) = 0.99 kN

8 – M6 / A2-70
βp = 9·6/(8·6+3·18) = 0.53

Fv,Rd = 0.53·0.5·20.12·700/1.25 = 2.98 kN 0.33 < 1.0

αb = 12.5/(3·7) = 0.60

Fb,Rd = 0.6·1.5·6(2.5-1.5/2)170/1.25 = 1.28 kN 0.77 < 1.0

5.3.6 Locking pins

i Vertical shear pin check


Double shear,
Fv,Ed = 2.15/2 = 1.08 kN

1 – ISO 4026 M5 / A2-70


Fv,Rd = 0.5·14.18·700/1.25 = 3.97 kN 0.27 < 1.0

Fb,Rd = 1.5·5·2.0·170/1.25 = 2.04 kN 0.53 < 1.0

ii Lateral shear pin check


Fv,Ed = 1.5·1.58/2 = 1.18 kN

MEd = 1.18(26+15) = 48.38 kN·mm

Wel ≥ 48.38/(210/1.1) = 0.25 cm³

Provide: Pin with elastic modulus, Wx = 0.25 cm³ (minimum) / A2 or 1.4301

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5.4 Horizontal fin fixing

Detail [TD-111] FIXING BRACKET : 2 NOS. EACH HORIZ. FIN

220MM – 192×8MM / 1.4301


1 × ISO 4026 - M5 / A2-70
Ø5.5 HOLE IN PLATE BRACKET (THIS SIDE)
Ø5.5×10MM SLOT.HOLE IN PLATE (OTHER SIDE)
PRESSING PLATE: THE SAME ONE USED FOR T-HOOK
220MM – 50×15MM / EN AW-5754 H24/34
5.4.1 Forces
2 – M10×30MM / A2-70
VD,k = 0.1·1.5 = 0.15 kN

Downforce, VL,k = +1.1 kN

Uplift, VL,k = -0.5 kN

wnet = +/- 1.8 kN/m²

5.4.2 Plate bracket check to BS EN 1993-1-4


Vy,Ed = 1.35·0.15/2 + 1.5·1.1 = 1.75 kN

Mz,Ed = 1.75(235 – 100/2 + 50.8 + 51.9/3)

= 442.92 kN·mm

220mm - 192×8mm / 1.4301


Mz,pl,Rd = 1.2·220·8²/6·210/1.1 = 537.60 kN·mm 0.82 < 1.0

5.4.3 Screw fixing check to BS EN 1993-1-8

i Downforce: 1.35(D) + 1.5(L)


Ft,Ed = 442.92/(⅔·51.9)/2 = 6.4 kN <- governs!

ii Uplift: 1.0(D) + 1.5(W)


Vd = (-1.0·0.15 + 1.5·1.8·0.235·1.5)/2 = 0.40 kN

Ft,Ed = 0.40(235/2 + 50.8 + 51.9 + 20)/20/2

= 2.40 kN

iii Uplift: 1.0(D) + 1.5(L)


Vd = -1.0·0.15/2 + 1.5·0.5 = 0.68 kN

Ft,Ed = 0.68(235 -100/2 + 50.8 + 51.9 + 20)/20/2

= 5.23 kN

4 – M10 / A2-70
Ft,Rd = 0.9·57.99·700/1.25 = 29.23 kN 0.22 < 1.0

Fo,Rd = 15/(1.5√3)·33.37·160/1.875 = 16.44 kN 0.39 < 1.0


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5.5 Horizontal fin adjustments

5.5.1 Upper adjustment screws


Imposed load, Vk = 1.1 kN

2·Vk

7.5 50 77.5 50

Ft Ft

i Screw check to BS EN 1999-1-1 and AAMA TIR-A9


Ft,Ed = 2·1.5·1.1(77.5/50)/2 = 2.56 kN

2 × M5 / A2-70
Ft,Rd = 0.9·14.18·700/1.25 = 7.15 kN 0.36 < 1.0

Fo,Ed = 8/(0.8√32)12.57·520/1.5/1.25

= 20.13 kN 0.13 < 1.0

ii Fin profile check


M1,Ed = 2.56·25(240-25)/240 = 57.33 kN·mm - Moment @ rigid end supports

M1a,Ed = 2.56·25²/240 = 6.67 kN·mm - Moment @ point of load

Profile 1 & 1a / EN AW-6060 T6


M1,pl,Rd = 1.2·0.43·140/1.1 = 65.67 kN·mm 0.87 < 1.0

M1a,el,Rd = 0.10·140/1.1 = 12.73 kN·mm 0.52 < 1.0


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5.5.2 Lower adjustment screw


Wind load, wk = 1.8 kN·m²

Imposed load, Vk = 0.5 kN

Vk

7.5 50 77.5 50

Ft

i Screw check to BS EN 1999-1-1 and AAMA TIR-A9


Ft1,Ed = 1.5·1.8·1.5·0.235²/4/0.05 = 1.11 kN

Ft2,Ed = 1.5·0.5(77.5/50) = 1.16 kN

2 × M5 / A2-70
Ft,Rd = 0.9·14.18·700/1.25 = 7.15 kN 0.16 < 1.0

Fo,Ed = 8/(0.8√32)12.57·520/1.5/1.25

= 20.13 kN 0.06 < 1.0

ii Fin profile check


M2,Ed = 1.16·240/8 = 34.8 kN·mm - Moment @ rigid end supports

M2a,Ed = 1.16·240/8 = 34.8 kN·mm - Moment @ point of load

Profile 2 & 2a / EN AW-6060 T6


M2,el,Rd = 1.41·140/1.1 = 179.45 kN·mm 0.19 < 1.0

M2a,el,Rd = 0.36·140/1.1 = 45.82 kN·mm 0.76 < 1.0

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