Curved glass - Quality and application

Markus Feldmann, Ruth Kasper, Ömer Bucak, Marcus Illguth, Martin Bues

Abstract

The desire of modern architecture for free form structures opens a large market for curved glass. Compared to flat glass, the production of curved glass is much more difficult because of additional parameters through the bending process. Since there is no standard available for curved glass in construction so far, at present the rules for flat glass are being considered. However, several cases of damage show that the application of curved glass needs own regulations to avoid glass breakage on the construction site. Therefore, the Munich University of Applied Sciences and the RWTH Aachen University have performed a research program [1] concerning the quality control and criteria of curved glass.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChallenging Glass 2 - Conference on Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass, CGC 2010
EditorsFred Veer, Freek Bos, Christian Louter
Pages545-553
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9789085705246
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd Challenging Glass Conference on Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass, CGC 2010 - Delft, Netherlands
Duration: 20 May 201021 May 2010

Publication series

NameChallenging Glass 2 - Conference on Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass, CGC 2010

Conference

Conference2nd Challenging Glass Conference on Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass, CGC 2010
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityDelft
Period20/05/1021/05/10

Keywords

  • Breakage pattern
  • Curved glass
  • Glass
  • Heat strengthened glass
  • Material strength
  • Tempering
  • Thermal pre-stress
  • Thermally toughened glass

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