Integrated shape memory alloy devices toward a high-performance glazed curtain wall seismic retrofit

Recent dynamic events, such as Alaska and San Fernando earthquakes, have shown shortcomings in contemporary facade design processes, exacerbated by the occurrence of non-structural component damage and failure when subjected to extreme wind loads or seismic events. Accordingly, in the present work the feasibility of an original and advanced dissipation technology is pursued investigating on the facade performance by testing and modeling strategies.