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| Spontaneous breakage of fully tempered glass in facades is under control today when the heat soak process according to EN 14179-1 (2006/2016) is rigorously carried out.
| Identification and optimisation of cutting process parameters
| This paper describes the lessons learned when using structural glass to carry out a canopy design integrated into a new façade.
| New fire-resistant load-bearing glass beams are under development and examined within a joint research project between Hero-Fire GmbH, Taupitz GmbH & Co. KG and Technische Universität Dresden.
Unlocking energy efficiency potential: vacuum-insulated glazing for sustainable buildings - Glastory
| Read more about Antti Aronen's presentation at Glass Performance Days (GPD) 2023, "An enhanced model of thermomechanical loading on a Vacuum Insulated Glazing".
| In the new Glastory post by Matthias Loppacher, we explore the evolving landscape of automotive glazing and display processing – and discuss strategies for keeping up with the changes.
| In the latest Glastory blog post, Antti Aronen introduces how the complexity of automotive windshields and sunroofs has significantly increased with evolving modern car designs.
| The latest Glastory blog presents how to overcome interlayer temperature hurdles in laminated glass processing with the prediction method. More of the presentation by Mikko Rantala at GPD 2023.
| Dow has a strong commitment to sustainability and recently introduced the first externally PAS2060-verified carbon neutral silicones for façades.
| Five commercial glazing system analysis and a project study show the advantages of using Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) edges to mechanically attach glass to buildings.
| Analysis of worldwide glass industry developments and trends.
| An Initial Study Towards Optimized Structural Assessment of Glass Components
| In the European Union, Member States are allowed to set minimum performance requirements to construction products available on their market.
| Unitised Façade System Designed with a Highly Transparent Façade of Low G-value Combined with Blast Requirements
| For years and years research, development and discussions have been made on the safety of glass structures.
| Building code requirements for wind-borne debris protection have been in existence since the mid- 1990s, and as a result, many glazing systems have been tested and certified to these performance requirements.
| For nearly 50 years, glass has been used as structural elements in glass fin applications. These applications include interior and exterior projects, supporting facades, canopies, storefronts, curtain walls and skylights.
| Anisotropy is the term used in the façade industry to describe the manifestation of patterns and colourful areas in heat-treated glass under certain light and viewing conditions.
| Data-based business models are also becoming increasingly relevant to the glass industry.
| In this paper we will look at the potential of what is now a commonly used component in facade design - a load-bearing glass wall panel.