Modular Installation Technology and On-Site Management Optimization in the Renovation of Existing Building Curtain Walls

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Abstract

The aging of existing building curtain walls over time, including cracking, leakage, and material weathering, is analyzed from the perspectives of materials and structure. This article elaborates on the principles of modular curtain wall renovation, introduces key technological innovations such as connection technology and structural testing, and also discusses the practical effects of intelligent upgrading of on-site management and modular installation technology. It points out future research directions.

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