One source, providing Analysis Simulations to validate key design concepts, technical proposals and new products within the built environment. Fast feedback, with detailed results reaffirming designs or highlighting areas for change and improvement. Our particular areas of specialist expertise are:
When Technical issues cause doubt and some uncertainty a fast second opinion, a more detailed examination, can make all the difference. APEX can give you that extra reassurance, backed by accurate simulation data and specifically measured results for immediate comparison.
FAST RESULTS FOR:
Complex Building shapes
Nearby Building turbulence effects
Pin point accuracy for Facade pressures
Effects to Canopies/ Balconies/ Screens/ Panels
Physical testing can be expensive. Uniquely, APEX can Pre-Test your Mock Up Facade against Test Wind pressures and Impacts. Residual damage assessment for all components and fixings....
A key element on any structure, the Brackets, Bolts, Fixings in general. APEX uses FEA to check the components and individual reaction loads to ensure you connections work safely
APEX provides feedback on the potential for harmonic resonance across your structures. Natural frequencies to accelerations and damping. Modal shapes and Eigenvalues.
APEX offers the additional expertise you need, when you need it. Whether you're facing tight deadlines, require additional resources to supplement your team, or simply need a trusted second opinion to validate your own results, ideas and challenges.
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All shapes and sizes of glass related projects involving: Curtain Walls, Glass Fin Screens, SSG Bolted screens, Cable Tension designs as well as Canopies/ Balustrades / Privacy Screens / Roofs and Entrances.
Whether considering Steel Frame Connections or Curtainwall Tie Back Brackets and the Fixings- APEX provides the answers you need regarding Connection Design, Bracket suitability and the Performance of the chosen Fixings - be they Bolts/Anchors/Welds or Screws....
APEX provides a full understanding on how your Facade Cladding system shall perform against Wind Pressures, Impacts and Maintenance Loads. A clear insight into the Flexural strength of Panels, Deformations of Rails and Brackets as well as Reaction Loads at Fixings into various substrates. Accurate multi point data with summary conclusions to confirm compliance with relevant standards.
Without advanced CFD analysis most Tall buildings with complex shapes and close to other buildings, will not have accurate Wind Pressures. DBC, AISC and Eurocode cannot provide the high resolution assessment of these pressures...meaning Over/Under pressures affecting the true loads to Brackets/ Rails/ Fixings and Panels. APEX have the expertise and experience to provide accurate Cladding pressures.....
From Wind Pressures through to Barrier, Climatic and Thermal Stress loads, APEX has the expertise, technology and industry knowledge to validate the suitability of your Glass elements. Fast results delivered in succinct Reports to support your projects. Laminates, Double /Triple Glazing, Glass Fins, etc ..we cover all aspects.
APEX can check your Curtainwall designs and Glass specifications against Wind pressures, Barrier Loads,Climatic Loads, Impacts and Thermal stresses.
Whether using Mullions, Tension Cable or Structural Silicone Glazing (SSG) styles. We have the expertise to analyse all designs.
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