Facade Panel Engineering Review: Updating Alucobond Plus Panel Calcs with Manufacturer Charts & FEA

Facade Engineering Training video based on April 2025 information with Alucobond Plus Panel and other Building Envelope Panel systems. The video reviews Alucobond Plus 4mm facade panels for four-sided, fully supported conditions and explains why the office’s older Rourke-based flat-plate spreadsheet underestimates stresses because it ignores return/bend stress concentrations. Using the newly released Alucobond technical data and manufacturer permissible-pressure charts, Ivy presents a nonlinear elastic finite element approach that matches Alucobond’s published curves (e.g., a 42x75 panel aligning around 25–30 psf after adjusting for differing permissible stress assumptions). The team discusses how to use the new pass/fail charts, attach stress and deflection sheets to reports, and where the PDFs are stored, noting deflection correlates well with the old sheet while stress can be off by ~600%. They outline next steps: expanding panel sizes, building a stiffener library, handling connection assumptions, applying wind-load reduction for non-brittle components, and adapting models for other manufacturers like Alpolic and Reynobond with different aluminum properties. 00:00 ALUCOBOND PLUS Overview 00:39 Technical Data Sheet 01:07 Panel Basics and Returns 02:33 Flat Plate vs Return Stress 03:20 New Supplier Charts 05:44 Calibrating Office Table 07:08 Old Spreadsheet Mismatch 10:36 Why Panels Go Nonlinear 11:57 Using the Pass Fail Graph 13:14 Reporting Stress and Deflection 15:52 Old vs New Comparison Q&A 19:05 Deflection Correlation Explained 20:46 Rechecking 42x75 Allowables 21:27 Stress Table Crosscheck 22:41 Charts Into Calcs Workflow 24:30 SDR Plus Folder How To 25:54 Building A Stiffener Library 27:36 Modeling Stiffener Connections 29:58 FEA Limits And War Stories 31:03 Wind Load Reduction Debate 33:31 Rollout Next Steps 34:18 Adding More Panel Types 35:02 Why Panel Properties Differ 38:26 Reuse Models By Swapping Materials 38:54 Wrap Up And Support Send Construction Documents for Free Quote: [email protected] http://www.JEIstructural.com 816-505-0987 At JEI Structural (JEIstructural.com), we specialize in advanced building envelope engineering and drafting for complex commercial construction projects across the United States and internationally. Our team of experienced engineers, architectural engineers, and civil engineers supports architects, general contractors, project managers, and glazing contractors with high-performance solutions in: • Glass & glazing systems • Curtain wall and window systems • ACM panel and wall panel design • Structural glass, glass floors, and glass canopies • Glass railing, sunshade, and skylight systems • Cold form steel (CFS) and panel support structures • Zoo enclosures and animal enclosure systems • Blast-resistant and high-performance façade systems We provide: ✔ Engineering & design ✔ Drafting, shop drawings, and BIM modeling ✔ System details and constructability review ✔ Delegated design support ✔ Thermal and performance analysis ✔ Consulting for complex façade challenges JEI works at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and construction, helping teams deliver durable, code-compliant, and buildable solutions for modern building façades and envelope systems. Whether you’re an architect designing a building facade, a general contractor managing commercial construction, or a project manager navigating delegated design, our team brings clarity, speed, and expertise to every phase of your project. ⸻ We Teach. We Protect. We Care. 📞 815-505-0987 🌐 JEIstructural.com Send Quotes to: [email protected] Educational Content Notice: The information presented on this channel is intended for training and educational purposes only and is not project-specific engineering, drafting, design, or professional consulting services. All projects require independent review and evaluation by qualified licensed professionals. We cover: Curtain Wall Engineering Facade Engineering Glazing Engineering Delegated Design Structural Glass Engineering Storefront Engineering Glass Railing Engineering Building Envelope Consulting Glazing Shop Drawings Glazing Detailing Skylight Engineering Blast Mitigation Glazing ACM Panel Engineering Metal Panel Engineering Sunshade Design Glass Canopy Engineering Thermal Analysis Cladding Design Glass Wall Design Zoo & Aquarium Glass Engineering