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Don't forget the wind!
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Amongst other impact conditions ( heat, snow, water, human) that affect glazing surfaces, resistance to wind pressure must be taken into consideration, so as to avoid glass breakages.
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 To prevent brakeages from wind pressures, sufficient thicknesses and appropriate types of glass must be selected. The selection of thickness and type of glass, depends on specific calculations that determine the appropriate combination. It is necessary to include the following factors when calculating wind pressure: area where building is positioned, shape of building, support system (frames), height of building. Selected links will help you gather additional facts about the importance and calculation of wind pressure.
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Last review: April, 2008 |
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PPG
Standard practice for determining the minimum thickness of annealed.
Canadian building digest
How wind pressure determines the glass thickness and strength.
Jonathan Ochshorn's page
On this site you will find accurate calculations of wind pressures as well as information on the building code in New York.
Sisecam
Short description of glasses and resistances.
Fenestration Focus
How to determine wind load and design load pressure on buildings.
US Glass
Factors that must be considered when determining wind loads on buildings.
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