Derivation of an innovative testing protocol for plastic anchors for fixing light façade claddings under seismic action

The safety of buildings located in seismic zones is related to the proper design of both the structural and the non-structural components. In recent seismic events, the collapse of the non-structural parts clearly demonstrated how they may represent a risk not only for the life safety but also the majority of the economical losses. Light cladding panels are a common solution to built façades in framed systems with rigid infills, particularly in...