由ASCE建筑工程研究所幕墙系统委员会编制 幕墙系统:入门课程全面介绍了幕墙系统在建筑围护结构中的使用。今天的幕墙系统已经超越了提供自然照明和保护建筑内部免受外部环境影响的基本功能。这些系统现在有望通过控制热流和太阳辐射来节约能源并确保乘员舒适。此外，幕墙系统的设计必须能在自然灾害和人为灾害下达到可接受的性能- 制造危险。先进高效幕墙系统的设计、制造、施工和维护需要工程和建筑技术多个领域的专业人员参与。本实践手册对影响幕墙系统设计和性能的许多方面进行了基本回顾。它重点介绍了用于制造低层到高层建筑幕墙的材料，并描述了不同类型的测试、模型和检查。评估了提高幕墙节能性能、防水性能和风荷载的方法。 探讨了极端事件（如地震和炸弹爆炸）幕墙设计和分析的专业方面。创新的立面设计和新的幕墙和玻璃系统也包括在内。MOP 126是为建筑师、结构工程师、暖通工程师、总承包商、建筑业主和建筑运营商编写的，这些人对幕墙系统不熟悉，希望了解更多关于这一专业和新兴领域的信息。

Prepared by the Committee on Curtain Wall Systems of the Architectural Engineering Institute of ASCE Curtain Wall Systems: A Primer provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of curtain wall systems in building envelopes. Today's curtain wall systems go beyond the basic functions of providing natural lighting and protecting the building interior from the external environment. These systems now are expected to conserve energy and ensure occupant comfort by controlling heat flow and solar radiation. Moreover, curtain wall systems must be designed for acceptable performance under natural disasters and human-made hazards. The design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of advanced and efficient curtain wall systems demand the involvement of professionals from several fields of engineering and building technology.This Manual of Practice compiles a basic review of the many aspects of curtain wall systems that affect their design and performance. It highlights the materials used to manufacture curtain walls for low-rise to high-rise construction and describes different types of tests, mockups, and inspections. Methods of improving the energy performance, waterproofing, and wind loading of curtain walls are assessed. Specialized aspects of curtain wall design and analysis for extreme events, such as earthquake and bomb blast, are explored. Innovative facade design and new curtain wall and glazing systems are covered as well.MOP 126 is written for architects, structural engineers, HVAC engineers, general contractors, building owners, and building operators who are new to curtain wall systems and want to learn more about this specialized and emerging field.