Low-cycle fatigue life of a thermal break system under climatic actions

External insulation is more widely used in Northern and Continental Europe than internal insulation. This technique leads to thermal bridges where the building facade has projecting elements like balconies. The thermal requirements of actual standards lead to restore the continuity of the insulation at the interfaces by using thermal break systems (TBS). These systems are usually made of a box containing the insulation material, and a minimalist...