Abstract An effective strategy to mitigate seismic risk and enable the use of ventilated façades in seismic regions, while taking advantage of their high energy efficiency, consists of implementing retention or containment systems that prevent the detachment and fall of façade components during a seismic event. This study presents an experimental testing program conducted on masonry infill panels constructed within a steel frame mounted on wheels, simulating ventilated brick façades. A façade containment system is evaluated with the aim of enhancing seismic safety and reducing the risks associated with the use of ventilated façades in seismic‐prone areas.
Arroyo et al. (Wed,) studied this question.