A Brief Discussion on the Design of Curtain Wall Aluminum Panels
The design work of curtain wall aluminum panels must be combined with the overall curtain wall project plan, considering panel material selection, processing techniques, and installation structure, without arbitrarily changing design parameters to ensure the curtain wall is safe and stable.
First is the selection of plate thickness. The slab thickness should be determined based on slab size, local wind pressure, and building height. The larger the slab size and the higher the wind pressure at the building's location, the aluminum panel thickness should be increased accordingly to prevent the panel from bending and deformation under wind loads.
Next is the design of segment segmentation. The panel size should not be too large; if too large, the board lacks sufficient rigidity and is prone to deformation; Too small a size increases the cost of profiles and labor. The segmented lines balance architectural aesthetics while minimizing the number of special-shaped panels to lower processing difficulty. Plate joints should have reasonable expansion and contraction gaps to handle thermal expansion and contraction.
The design of aluminum panel reinforcement ribs is the focus. For larger aluminum panels, reinforcement ribs should be added to the back to improve panel rigidity and resist wind pressure. The ribs and the board surface are connected reasonably to ensure they do not fall off during long-term use.
The structural design of the hangers should not be overlooked. Aluminum panels are connected to the keel by corner rods, firmly riveted to the sheet material, and the angle rods are reasonably positioned to distribute stress. The design should leave adjustment allowance to facilitate on-site installation and leveling.
After completing the drawings, structural stress must be reviewed. Aluminum panel curtain walls belong to the enclosure structure and do not bear the main structural loads, only their own weight and wind pressure loads. Rigorous design balances safety, aesthetics, and machinability.
