Transparency in Structural Glass Systems Via Mechanical, Adhesive, and Laminated Connections ‐ Existing Research and Developments. Issue 5 (3rd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bedon, Chiara; Santarsiero, Manuel
• Is Part Of: Advanced engineering materials. Volume 20:Issue 5(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-01-03
• Subjects: Adhesive connections -- Bolted connections -- Experimental testing -- Finite element numerical modeling -- Laminated adhesive connections -- Point fixings -- Safe design -- Structural glass; Materials -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adem.201700815
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1438-1656

Abstract

Abstract : The consistent architectural transparency demand in buildings is highly promoting the structural use of glass, in combination or to replace load‐bearing components made of traditional constructional materials. Despite its huge application in facades, roofs, envelopes, frame components, however, glass still represents a rather innovative and not well‐known material, requiring specific design conceptsm and further extended studies, toward the fulfillme nt of safe design requirements. A key role in glass systems and assemblies involving multiple components is given to connections. Major issues in their design, consequently, arise from restraining single glazing elements, as well as from ensuring their mechanical interaction with other constructional systems, as a part of full 3D buildings, including several materials, and various loading/boundary conditions. In this paper, an overview of typical connection types in use for glass systems is presented, with special consideration for mechanical, adhesive, and laminated adhesive connections, giving evidence of their typical applications, evolution, current design issues. Existing research and major projects are also discussed, both at the material/component level as well as at the assembly level. Abstract : Structural glass is largely used in buildings, in combination or to replace load‐bearing components made of traditional constructional materials. However, glass still represents a rather innovative and not well‐known material, requiring specific design concepts and studies, especially in terms of connections. The paper presents an overview of typical connections in use for glazing systems, with special consideration for mechanical, adhesive and laminated adhesive solutions, giving evidence of typical applications, evolution, design issues.