The Ductal rainscreen cladding solution in Europe

Author(s) : L. Fernandez
Paper category : Proceedings
Book title : UHPFRC 2017 Designing and Building with UHPFRC: New large-scale implementations, recent technical advances, experience and standards
Editor(s) : F. Toutlemonde & J. ResplendinoT.Ch.
Print-ISBN : 978-2-35158-166-7
e-ISBN : 978-2-35158-167-4
Publisher : RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year : 2017
Pages: 927 - 936
Total Pages : 10
Language : English

Abstract: The Ductal® rainscreen cladding solution is a new development designed to meet the specific requirements needed for a variety of different buildings. In order to validate a technical assessment in France for a rainscreen cladding panel, several tests and calculations have to be done on the complete system (fastening and panel) by the CSTB: seismic test, shock test, wind resistance test, fire test and a calculation of the seismic influence on the anchors. For example, the mechanical performance of Ductal® UHPC gives the panels a good strength and impact resistance. With a specific constructive design, the panels and fastening can withstand until 400J with a soft body and 10J with a hard body. This paper discusses the development of the new Ductal® rainscreen cladding solution, how it can be integrated in an External Thermal Insulation system and the tests done for technical assessment in France.

Online publication : 2017
Publication type : full_text
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