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标题：Study of New Granite Slab Geometries for FacadeCladding
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作者：Daisy Pinheiro ; Orlando Longo ; Gabriel Nascimento 等
期刊名称：Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
印刷版ISSN：2457-1024
出版年度：2018
卷号：29
期号：5
页码：1-11
语种：English
出版社：Sciencedomain International
摘要：Facade claddings are important for both functional and aesthetic purposes. Its design is an intricate process that encompasses science, art, and craft to resolve a myriad of problems. Claddings can influence how the property stands out in relation to its surroundings, adding aesthetic value and personality to every structure. The materials used in the facade cladding systems can be of any type. In its turn, the installation methods are adapted to the different types of materials used for the construction of the cladding system. The technical benefits of a well-designed facade-cladding project include shorter construction time, less labour requirement, and reduced maintenance cost. In Brazil, granite slabs are widely used for facade cladding. The most common pathology of stone cladding panels that cover a building is their detachment from the material they cover. In this study, new granite slab geometries are suggested to increase their adhesion (Anchorage) by interlocking the cladding plates. To verify the performance of the new geometries analyzed, simulations of their mechanical behaviour on the facade were performed by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The bearing capacity of traditionally utilized rectangular granite slabs was compared with "L" and "S" shaped slabs. The results presented a substantial increase in the carrying capacity of the cladding system, demonstrating that the proposed geometries provide increased safety against its detachment.
关键词：Facade cladding;granite slabs;granite slabs on facades;a direct fixation system;thefinite element method