Abstract
ASTM Standard E 1300-04 ("Standard practice for determining load resistance of glass in buildings") outlines procedures for determining the strength of window glass products when the glass is subjected to uniform lateral pressure. This standard practice addresses each of the commonly used window glass products (monolithic glass, laminated glass, and insulating glass) that are fabricated from annealed, heat strengthened, and fully tempered glass plates, used singly or in combination. the procedures are based on principles of structural mechanics, are thorough, and are presented in clear and concise terms. Analyses of the basis for and the scope of these procedures lead to two interesting observations. First, the procedures are based on a very conservative definition of glass strength, and second, the procedures encompass certain technical refinements, design conditions, and product configurations that are outside of practical application, thus making the procedures appear overly complex to the user. Recommendations are offered for taking advantage of the inherent conservatism and discerning perspectives to make the procedures simpler and more practical. © ASCE.
Recommended Citation
J. E. Minor and H. S. Norville, "Design of Window Glass for Lateral Pressures," Journal of Architectural Engineering, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 116 - 121, American Society of Civil Engineers, Aug 2006.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1076-0431(2006)12:3(116)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Design standards; Glass; Lateral pressure; Snow loads; Wind pressure; Window glass
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1076-0431
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 American Society of Civil Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
23 Aug 2006
