Gough Street, Birmingham

Gough Street South Elevation, West London – Façade Engineering & Wind Load Analysis

🏗️ Project Type: Structural Engineering – Curtain Wall Brackets, Fixings, Perforated Panels, and Fire-Rated Curtain Walls

Project Overview

NFE Structural was engaged to provide detailed engineering solutions for the south elevation of a building on Gough Street, West London. The project involved the design and engineering of:

✔ Curtain wall brackets & fixings
✔ Perforated panel support systems
✔ Fire-rated curtain walls
✔ Comprehensive wind load calculations

With the building’s exposure to high wind loads, a rigorous engineering approach was required to ensure structural integrity, fire safety compliance, and durability of the façade components.

Scope of Work

✅ Wind Load Calculation

• Conducted structural analysis following BS EN 1991-1-4 (Eurocode 1).
• Identified wind pressure zones and reinforced fixing strategies.

✅ Curtain Wall Brackets & Fixings

• Designed custom stainless steel brackets to withstand wind and structural movements.
• Integrated thermal breaks to prevent thermal bridging and improve energy efficiency.

✅ Perforated Panels

• Engineered lightweight yet strong aluminium panels with optimized perforations for wind resistance.
• Developed flexible fixings to accommodate thermal expansion.

✅ Fire-Rated Curtain Walls

• Designed steel curtain walls to meet fire safety requirements.
• Ensured correct fixing systems and material selection for compliance with BS EN 1364-3 & BS 476-22.

Key Challenges & Solutions

💨 High Wind Pressure Exposure – Strengthened fixings and load distribution.
🔩 Complex Curtain Wall System – Custom bracket solutions for structural stability.
🎭 Perforated Panel Design – Strategic perforations to reduce wind loads.
🔥 Fire Safety Compliance – Engineered fire-rated walls with durable fixings.

Project Outcome

✔ Optimized façade performance with full wind load analysis
✔ Structurally sound, lightweight, and aesthetically appealing perforated panels
✔ Fire-rated curtain walls ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

This project demonstrates NFE Structural’s ability to deliver high-performance façade engineering solutions that meet structural, environmental, and safety requirements‍

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