Abstract
An experimental study was conducted to assess the serviceability and ultimate limit state behavior of a fully glazed architectural laminated glass system under accelerated weathering conditions. Glazed specimens included heat-strengthened laminated glass with a low-emissivity, metallic solar coating on one glass surface next to the polyvinyl butyral interlayer. The laminated glass units were anchored to the aluminum curtain wall frame with a perimeter anchor bead of medium-modulus structural silicone sealant. Accelerated weathering was performed in a manner similar to the provisions of ASTM E773-88 and E774-92. All specimens (weathered and unweathered) were then subjected to a severe windstorm simulation test, i.e., windborne missile impacts followed by an extensive positive/negative pressure spectrum. Results indicated that the accelerated weathering had demonstrable effects on both the PVB laminated glass and the structural silicone anchor bead. However, complete resistance to glass fallout during the pressure spectrum was achieved when the inboard glass ply remained unbroken after completion of the windborne missile impacts.
Recommended Citation
R. A. Behr et al., "Effects of Accelerated Weathering on Architectural Laminated Glass in a Windstorm Environment," ASTM Special Technical Publication, vol. 1286, pp. 27 - 45, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Jan 1996.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1520/stp16293s
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Accelerated weathering; Architectural glazing; Durability; Laminated glass; Silicone sealant; Structural glazing; Wind resistance
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0066-0558
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1996
