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GNGTS 2017 S essione 2.3 447 and damping properties of VE devices, since part of the incoming seismic input energy can be preliminary dissipated. As a result, the UGCW and the steel frame are potentially subjected to a reduced seismic impulse, compared to the same building with fully rigid brackets. Conclusions. In this paper, the feasibility and potential of special mechanical joints interposed at the interface between a given multi-storey primary building and a traditional unitized glazing curtain wall (UGCW) have been investigated via accurate Finite-Element (FE) numerical models, under seismic events. Based on properly designed fasteners able to introduce additional flexibility and damping capacities in the traditional building, the maximum effects and benefits of such connectors have been shortly emphasized via a case study of technical interest, both in terms of global performances as well as local and component behaviour for the building object of investigation, giving evidence of the potential of UGCWs acting as distributedTMDs for multi-storey buildings under hazards. It is hence expected, based on current research outcomes partly emphasized in the paper, that the same design concept could be further calibrated and optimized, as well as that related design criteria could be fully implemented towards the definition of practical tools for designers. References M Haldimann, ALuible, M Overend (2008). Structural use of glass. IABSE, Zurich, Switzerland, ISBN 978-3-85748- 119-2 M Feldmann, R Kasper, B Abeln, P Cruz, J Belis, J Beyer, et al (2014). Guidance for European Structural design of glass components - Support to the implementation, harmonization and further development of the Eurocodes. Report EUR 26439, EU JRC–IPSC, doi: 10.2788/5523 RA Behr, A Belarbi, AT Brown (1995). Seismic Performance of Architectural Glass in a Storefront Wall System. Earthquake Spectra. Vol. 11. No. 3. (1995): 367–391 X Zhang, H Hao, G Ma (2013). Parametric study of laminated glass window response to blast loads. Engineering Structures, 56: 1707-1717 KMachalická, M Charvátová, M Eliášová, P Kuklík (2016). The behaviour of fire resistant glass under fire. Structures and Architecture - Beyond their Limits, pp.991-997, ISBN 978-1-138-02651-3 RA Behr (2009). Architectural glass to resist seismic and extreme climatic events. Woodhead Publishing, ISBN 9781845693695 FJ Masters, KR Gurley, N Shah, G Fernandez (2010). The vulnerability of residential window glass to lightweight wind-borne debris. Engineering Structures, 32: 911-921 C Bedon, C Amadio (2017a). Passive control systems for the blast enhancement of glazing curtain walls under explosive loads. The Open Civil Engineering Journal, 11 (Suppl-1, M8): 396-419 M Larcher, MArrigoni, C Bedon, A van Doormaal, C Haberacker, G Hüsken, O Millon, A Saarenheimo, G Solomos, L Thamie, G Valsamos, A Williams, A Stolz (2016). Design of Blast-Loaded Glazing Windows and Facades: A Review of Essential Requirements towards Standardization. Advances in Civil Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10 .1155/2016/2604232 ABAQUS(2017). Dassault Systèmes. ABAQUS v. 6.14, Providence, RI C Bedon, C Amadio (2017b). Enhancement of the seismic performance of multi-storey buildings by means of dissipative glazing curtain walls. Engineering Structures, under review EN 1998-1-1 (2004). Eurocode 8 – Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 1: General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings. CEN, Brussels, Belgium C-L Lee, Y-T Chen, L-L Chung, Y-P Wang (2006). Optimal design theories and applications of tuned mass dampers. Engineering Structures, 28: 43–53 N Hoang, Y Fujino, P Warnitchai (2008). Optimal tuned mass damper for seismic applications and practical design formulas. Engineering Structures, 30(3): 707–715 KS Moon (2016). Integrated damping system for tall buildings: tuned mass damper/double skin façade damping interaction system. The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 25(5): 232-244 M Mohebbi, A Joghataie (2012). Designing optimal tuned mass dampers for nonlinear frames by distributed genetic algorithms. Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 21(1): 57-76 AK Chopra (2011). Dynamics of Structures - Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 4 th ed., Prentice Hall EN 1991-1-1 (2004): Eurocode 1 – Actions on structures – Part 1-1: General Actions. CEN, Brussels, Belgium EN 1993-1-1 (2004): Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures – Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. CEN, Brussels, Belgium