This paper presents a review on the state of art of analysis and design of glass window/facade system under blast loading, with evidence of available experimental outcomes, design methods and trends, open challenges.
The structural design of glass curtain walls and facades is a challenging issue, considering that building envelopes can be subjected extreme design loads.
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Given the growing spread of glass as a construction material, the knowledge of structural response must be ensured, especially under dynamic accidental loads.