REINFORCEMENT RESTRAINT MECHANISM FOR A FAÇADE PANEL

摘要

A reinforcing restraint channel that is inserted in and clipped to a terracotta/ceramic panel, improves mechanical safety of the terracotta/ceramic facade in case of catastrophic failure such as severe breaking, cracking, or penetration that would normally result in large chunks of terracotta/ceramic falling off the façade, and posing a severe safety risk. Disengagement and falling of terracotta/ceramic chunks from the façade is minimized when the reinforcing restraint channel is inserted into core holes in the terracotta/ceramic panels forming the façade. A clip is also provided to secure the reinforcing restraint channel in place with the terracotta/ceramic panel.