Advanced Engineering for Laminated Glass & Architectural Facades
We combine structural mechanics and thermal analysis to solve the most demanding engineering challenges in laminated glass and building facades. Research-grade accuracy. Industrial-scale delivery.
What Sets Us Apart
Research-Grade Expertise
Two PhDs in laminated glass engineering with 14+ peer-reviewed publications. We bring academic rigour to industrial challenges.
Industry-Proven Methods
Developed and validated at Saint-Gobain, Kuraray, Maffeis Engineering, and CNR. Our methods work in the real world.
Complete Thermo-Mechanical Capability
Structural mechanics meets thermal analysis. One team covering the full physics of layered glass systems.
How We Help
Specialised consulting for the most demanding challenges in glass and facade engineering.
Structural Analysis of Laminated Glass Systems
We design and verify laminated glass elements — from facades and curtain walls to balustrades, canopies, and structural flooring. Our models account for the real viscoelastic behaviour of polymeric interlayers, delivering accurate predictions of long-term performance that standard simplified approaches cannot match.
Discuss a projectThermal Performance & Environmental Modelling
We model the thermal response of glazing systems under real-world conditions — solar radiation, cast shadows, temperature gradients, and seasonal cycles. Our validated simulation tools predict how facades perform thermally, supporting energy efficiency compliance and optimised design decisions.
Discuss a projectInterlayer Characterisation & Material Modelling
We characterise the mechanical and thermal properties of polymeric interlayers (PVB, SGP, EVA, TPU, and multi-material composites) through experimental testing and advanced constitutive modelling. We deliver validated material data and predictive models that support product development and certification.
Discuss a projectCustom FEM Development & R&D Consulting
We develop bespoke finite element tools tailored to specific engineering challenges — from automated parametric studies to specialised solvers for layered structures. We partner with industrial R&D teams to bridge the gap between academic research and market-ready products.
Discuss a projectValidated Engineering Tools
Access our simulation suites directly. Built on peer-reviewed research, designed for practising engineers.
Viscoelastic Analysis Suite
Material Characterisation & Interlayer Modelling
Compute Prony series for single or multi-material interlayers and extract the relaxation modulus at any time and temperature. Includes Single-Material and Multi-Material Prony Series tools.
Launch SuiteFinite Element Analysis
Structural Analysis for Laminated Glass
Run structural simulations of laminated glass beams under three-point and four-point bending, with fractional viscoelastic interlayer modelling and time integration.
Launch SuiteNeed a custom simulation workflow? Contact us to discuss bespoke tools for your engineering challenges.
Grounded in Peer-Reviewed Research
Industrial and academic experience at:
Our Research
Our work is published in leading international journals, ensuring our methods meet the highest scientific standards.
A simple model for inflexed multilayered laminated glass beams based on refined zig-zag theory
A neat flux-based weak formulation for thermal problems which develops Biot's variational principle
Numerical study of glass facades of buildings with cast shadows using a flux-based approach
Fractional viscoelastic modelling of polymeric interlayers in laminated glass. Comparisons with Prony series approach
Viscoelastic Fractional Model with a Non-Uniform Time Discretization for Laminated Glass: Experimental Validation
Mechanical modelling and experimental characterization of laminated glass with multi-material polymeric interlayer
The Team Behind Fractan
Lorenzo Santi, PhD
Co-Founder — Structural Mechanics
PhD in Industrial Engineering, University of Parma. Research engineer at Saint-Gobain Research (France) and Kuraray Europe (Germany), working on interlayer characterisation and laminated glass performance. He leads Fractan's structural mechanics and viscoelastic modelling capabilities.
Ali Haydar, PhD
Co-Founder — Thermal Analysis
PhD in Industrial Engineering, University of Parma. Research Fellow at CNR-ITC and former structural design engineer at Maffeis Engineering. Published in top journals including the International Journal of Engineering Science. He leads Fractan's thermal analysis and variational modelling capabilities.
Ready to Discuss Your Next Project?
Whether you have a specific engineering challenge or want to explore how we can support your team, we'd love to hear from you. We work with clients across Europe.