BS EN 13116:2024 Curtain Walling - Resistance to Wind Load: Performance Requirements

Introducing the latest standard in curtain walling technology, BS EN 13116:2024. This essential document sets the benchmark for resistance to wind load, ensuring that your curtain walling systems meet the highest performance requirements. Released on February 19, 2024, this standard is a must-have for architects, engineers, and construction professionals who are committed to safety, durability, and excellence in building design.

Key Features and Benefits

• Standard Number: BS EN 13116:2024
• Pages: 10
• Release Date: 2024-02-19
• ISBN: 978 0 539 21206 8
• Name: Curtain walling. Resistance to wind load. Performance requirements
• Status: Standard

Why Choose BS EN 13116:2024?

In the ever-evolving world of construction, staying updated with the latest standards is crucial. BS EN 13116:2024 provides comprehensive guidelines and performance requirements for curtain walling systems, specifically focusing on their resistance to wind load. Here’s why this standard is indispensable:

1. Enhanced Safety

Wind load can pose significant risks to the structural integrity of buildings. By adhering to the performance requirements outlined in BS EN 13116:2024, you ensure that your curtain walling systems are robust and capable of withstanding high wind pressures, thereby safeguarding the occupants and the building itself.

2. Compliance and Certification

Compliance with BS EN 13116:2024 is a testament to your commitment to quality and safety. This standard is recognized globally, and adherence to it can facilitate smoother certification processes, enhance your reputation, and provide a competitive edge in the market.

3. Durability and Longevity

Buildings are long-term investments, and their components must be designed to last. The performance requirements in BS EN 13116:2024 ensure that curtain walling systems are not only resistant to wind load but also durable and long-lasting, reducing maintenance costs and extending the lifespan of the building.

4. Comprehensive Guidelines

With 10 pages of detailed guidelines, BS EN 13116:2024 covers all aspects of wind load resistance for curtain walling systems. From material specifications to design considerations, this standard provides a thorough framework to help you achieve optimal performance.

Who Should Use This Standard?

BS EN 13116:2024 is designed for a wide range of professionals in the construction industry, including:

• Architects: Ensure your designs meet the highest safety and performance standards.
• Structural Engineers: Validate the structural integrity of curtain walling systems against wind load.
• Construction Managers: Oversee the implementation of compliant curtain walling systems on-site.
• Building Inspectors: Verify that curtain walling installations adhere to the latest standards.
• Manufacturers: Produce curtain walling components that meet stringent performance requirements.

What’s Inside BS EN 13116:2024?

This standard is meticulously crafted to provide clear and actionable guidelines. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

1. Introduction and Scope

An overview of the standard’s objectives, scope, and applicability, setting the stage for the detailed requirements that follow.

2. Definitions and Terminology

Clear definitions of key terms and concepts related to curtain walling and wind load resistance, ensuring a common understanding among all stakeholders.

3. Performance Requirements

Detailed performance criteria that curtain walling systems must meet to be considered compliant, including material properties, design loads, and testing methods.

4. Design Considerations

Guidelines on designing curtain walling systems to optimize wind load resistance, including recommendations on geometry, anchorage, and connections.

5. Testing and Validation

Procedures for testing curtain walling systems to ensure they meet the specified performance requirements, including laboratory and field tests.

6. Maintenance and Inspection

Recommendations for the ongoing maintenance and inspection of curtain walling systems to ensure continued compliance and performance over time.

Invest in Quality and Safety

By incorporating BS EN 13116:2024 into your projects, you are investing in the quality, safety, and longevity of your buildings. This standard is an invaluable resource that provides the knowledge and guidelines needed to design, construct, and maintain curtain walling systems that stand the test of time.

Don’t compromise on safety and performance. Ensure your curtain walling systems are up to the mark with BS EN 13116:2024.

Order Your Copy Today

Stay ahead in the construction industry by equipping yourself with the latest standards. Order your copy of BS EN 13116:2024 Curtain Walling - Resistance to Wind Load: Performance Requirements and take the first step towards excellence in building design and construction.

ISBN: 978 0 539 21206 8

Release Date: 2024-02-19

Pages: 10

Ensure your projects meet the highest standards of safety and performance. Invest in BS EN 13116:2024 today!

BS EN 13116:2024

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