Glass-plastic-hybrid construction

Dipl.-Ing. M. Göbel & Dipl.-Ing. J. Hildebrand & Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. F. Werner, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Institute of Structural Engineering, Dept. of Steel Structure

Transparent glass design using progressive structural systems in building construction is used in larger scale today. On the one hand, modern architecture wants to gain maximum
transparency. On the other hand, transparency is limited due to the necessary supporting elements made of steel, timber or concrete as well as the indispensable joint design. Out of this consideration the focus and objectives of our research are presented below. The progress in transparent design is determined by the opportunity to develop durable connections between glass and transparent supporting constructions. Such constructions demand dimensions as minor as possible to minimize their visual impact.

The aim of our research is to develop adhesively bonded glass-plastic hybrid connections. The design of a flight of stairs and a dome without any additional supporting constructions demonstrates the variety of applications using this up-to-date construction method.

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The Authors

Mr. Michael Göbel Dipl.-Ing. Bauhaus-Universität Weimar My research in welding of quartz glass started during my diploma in 2004. At our University we perform numerical simulations about welding processes and one new welding process is the laser beam weld... Read more