Modelling Fracture in Laminated Architectural Glass Subject to Low Velocity Impact

Author

Forrest W. Flocker
Lokeswarappa R. Dharani, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Standard finite element wave propagation codes are useful for determining stresses caused by colliding bodies; however, their applicability to brittle materials is limited because an accurate treatment of the fracture process is difficult to model. This paper presents a method that allows traditional wave propagation codes to model low velocity, small missile impact in laminated architectural glass such as that which occurs in severe windstorms. Specifically, a method is developed to model typical fractures that occur when laminated glass is impacted by windborne debris. Computational results of concern to architectural glazing designers are presented.

Recommended Citation

F. W. Flocker and L. R. Dharani, "Modelling Fracture in Laminated Architectural Glass Subject to Low Velocity Impact," Journal of Materials Science, Springer Verlag, Jan 1997.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018698900942

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0022-2461

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1997 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1997