Glazing Design By ASTM E 1300
ASTM E 1300 “Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings” defines the load resistance of a glass construction as being
ASTM E 1300 “Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings” defines the load resistance of a glass construction as being
Today, about 40% of all buildings in the U.S. still have single-pane windows, and ~70% of the existing building stock is estimated to suffer from
Dynamic architectural lighting in urban areas is a key element in creating attractive nighttime icons in addition to potentially generating
In the last twenty years we have seen the development of polymer interlayers for laminated glass where the resin compositions have been optimized for
The recent 50 year anniversary of the first use of silicone sealant in a 4-sided structural silicone glazing application marks a sustainable and
Glass is an essential component for any type of building. Its transparency enhances daylighting and provides occupants a view to the outside. Whether
The use of bidirectional scattering distribution function incorporated in a transient systems simulation program, allows engineers to accurately
Electrochromic windows introduced to building market as a smart glare control solution to provide visual comfort for building occupant. EC glazing
Designing for blast performance for glazing units can be very complex. The test methods for evaluating performance include subjecting units to actual
The history of high performance facades and glazing has been a tale of attempting to manage the conflicting requirements of, on one hand inviting
In recent decades the use of unitized glazing systems has become increasingly common especially for high-rise construction. The opaque panels in
Recent years have seen an increased use of insulated glazing units in spandrel applications to visually blend the appearance between the vision and
Mid-century through 1980’s buildings with lock-strip or “zipper-gasket” glazing systems are an ever present part of the urban landscape in many
Curtain wall design commonly uses insulating glass units for vision and spandrel glazing to provide better visual harmonization of building facade
Recent years have seen an increase in the use of insulated glazing units (IGUs) in spandrel applications to visually blend the appearance between the
In recent years, the desire for increased performance, transparency and visual flatness of glazing elements in curtain walls has generated renewed