Wind Impact on Aged Curtain Walls!

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand potential vulnerabilities of curtain wall glazing that has been in service for over 50 years during extreme weather events.
2. Discuss wind design standards for facilities constructed in the pre-1980s vs now.
3. Process and considerations for ASCE 7-16 wind load analysis on existing curtain wall glazing for essential facilities.
4. Process and considerations for ASTM E1996 impact load analysis on existing curtain wall glazing for essential facilities.

Speaker:  Mallory Buckley, P.E., RRO

Speaker Bio: Mallory Buckley, P.E., RRO is an Engineer in Walter P Moore's Diagnostics Group in Dallas. Her experience focuses on the field of building enclosure consulting. Her expertise includes assessing and designing repairs for distress conditions related to facade systems, building envelope moisture management, roofing systems, and below-grade waterproofing on concrete substrates. Her portfolio includes developing work scopes, repair details, repair procedures, and technical specifications for waterproofing, restoration, and rehabilitation projects.

Meeting Location:      The Ranch at Las Colinas

Meeting Address:       857 W. John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, Texas 75039

Registration start time:   11:30 am. 

Presentation begins:       12:00 pm. 

​Member/Friend of the Chapter Cost:         $20 
Non-Member/Guest Cost:                            $25