Performance of architectural glass in a mid-rise curtain wall system under simulated earthquake conditions.
Behr, R.
1997 ICBEST 97
Behr, R., (1997), "Performance of architectural glass in a mid-rise curtain wall system under simulated earthquake conditions.", ICBEST 97.
Abstract:
Laboratory studies have been conducted over the past four years at the Building Envelope Research Laboratory at the University of Missouri-Rolla to investigate the serviceability and fallout resistance of various types of architectural glass and related glazing systems under simulated earthquake conditions. This paper includes a summary of existing laboratory data related to the structural performance of architectural glass under simulated seismic conditions. Emphasis is given to 'crescendo tests' performed in 1996 on various types of architectural glass commonly employed in a popular curtain wall system for mid-rise buildings. Effects of glass surface prestress, lamination, wall system type, and dry vs. structural silicone glazing are discussed.
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