FacadeBeta
Curtain Wall
Curtain wall structural and thermal performance analysis
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
AAMA CW
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Mullion Span | mm |
| Mullion Ix | mm⁴ |
| Mullion E | MPa |
| Wind Load | kPa |
| Mullion Spacing | mm |
| Glass Width | mm |
| Glass Height | mm |
| Glass Thickness | mm |
| Temperature Range | °C |
| Sealant Type | — |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Curtain Wall calculator do?
- Curtain wall structural and thermal performance analysis. It references AAMA CW.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Curtain Wall calculator use?
- The Curtain Wall calculator references AAMA CW.
- What inputs does the Curtain Wall calculator need?
- The Curtain Wall calculator takes 10 inputs: Mullion Span (mm), Mullion Ix (mm⁴), Mullion E (MPa), Wind Load (kPa), Mullion Spacing (mm), Glass Width (mm), Glass Height (mm), Glass Thickness (mm), Temperature Range (°C), Sealant Type.
- Is the Curtain Wall calculator verified?
- Curtain Wall is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.