How does a structural glazing facade manage building movement caused by thermal expansion and wind loads?

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Structural glazing handles building movement through flexible silicone joints, movement-absorbing sub-frames, sliding anchors, and tolerance-based design. Silicone’s elasticity allows panels to shift without cracking. Thermal expansion gaps ensure components can move independently. Anchors designed with sliding slots manage lateral and vertical drift. Glass is engineered to withstand bending stress during movement. Detailed FEA simulations confirm the façade’s ability to perform under wind-load cycles and thermal variations.