Probabilistic design model for glazing plates: A standard proposal for building

María-Jesús Lamela-Rey, Alfonso Fernández-Canteli, María-Antonia García-Prieto, Mónica García-Menéndez
EPSIG. University of Oviedo, Enrique Castillo-Ron
ETSICCP. University of Cantabria, Enoc Sanz-Ablanedo
ESTIA. University of León

This paper presents a proposal methodology to design monolithic and laminated glazing plates and, consistently, a design standard proposal for structural glass. The design model proposed is based on the non-linear plate theory and the elastic and viscoelastic material behaviour of the element constituents, glass and PVB, together with fracture mechanics criteria and probabilistic considerations, in contrast to conventional deterministic design models based on the material admissible stress. Moreover, a comparative analysis of the current glass design codes, such as the American ASTM E 1300-02, the Italian UNI 7143-72, the French NFP 78-201-1 and the New Zealander NZS 4223, is presented.

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Dr. Maria-Jesus Lamela-Rey Senior Lecturer University of Oviedo Education: - B.Sc (Hons.), Structural Engineering. Univ. Oviedo, 1987. - PhD, Structural Engineering. Dpt. Construction&Manufacturing Engineering. Univ. Oviedo, 1994. Areas of Research: - Material... Read more