Linear connection system for structural application of glass panels in fully-transparent pavilions

Danijel Mocibob & Michel Crisinel, Steel Structures Laboratory ICOM, Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne EPFL

Utilizing glass facade as unique vertical structural element in fully-transparent pavilions, the individual glass panels are subjected to in-plane shear loading, inplane compression and out-of-plane bending. The upper glass boundary is connecting to the roof; bottom part is supported by the foundation while the side boundaries are support free. A concept of glass panel linearly glued by structural silicon sealant to roof and foundation on two shorter edges was developed with seating blocks made of mortar. Preliminary investigations on local behaviour of the connection system gave results which provided the bases for research on global behaviour of glass panels under in-plane shear loading with in-plane compression and out-of plane bending interaction.

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