Testing on Space Grid Structures with Glass as Compression Layer

Bernhard Weller, Stefan Reich & Jan Ebert, Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Building Construction, Germany

The development of transparent space grid roofs made of steel glass modules can be described by the systematic replacement of elements in the compression layer of a steel space structure by glass panes. In this structural system the glazing serves either as part of the load bearing system or as roof covering. The use of the material glass requires the execution of extensive experimental tests. This article describes testing on the global structure to verify the function of the glass pane with regard to its axial load transfer. All described testing was done at a full-scale mock-up with 10 m span.

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