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| This paper presents investigations on a novel approach for post-tensioning laminated glass beams with adhesively bonded iron-based shape memory alloy tendons along both longitudinal glass beam edges.
| Structural sealant glazing systems are increasingly used in transparent glass constructions, but designing bonded joints still relies on outdated safety concepts, despite recent research proving the reliability of hyperelastic silicone bonds.
| A Composite Approach in the Design of Glass-Aluminium Facades to Minimise Embodied Carbon Emissions
| This study is part of a comprehensive research to develop a better understanding of the structural performance of Glass-GFRP composite façade panels.
| This paper is concerned with the design of a load-bearing adhesive joint for use in a fluid-filled insulating glass unit.
| In this paper, an experimental program was conducted to evaluate and compare the performance of transparent bonded glass joints.
| This paper presents the findings of the evaluation of an epoxy adhesive for structural glass to steel continuous bonds.
| This work investigates the numerical modeling of two different UV-curing acrylate adhesives in terms of the bulk material and in the application as point fixing.
| This paper delves into the potential of two UV-curing acrylate adhesives, scrutinizing their material behavior through meticulous uniaxial tension tests and dynamic mechanical-thermal analysis.
| This paper seeks to understand the outstanding questions around the potential carbon consequences and benefits of using insulating glass units (IGU) in facades.
| This study investigates the structural behavior of adhesive bonds of glass and metal using thin, structural silicones in heavily constrained applications.
| The current paper explores how digital techniques can be used in the design and manufacturing of an innovative composite façade panel consisting of an additively manufactured polymer core and adhesively bonded thin glass outer sheets.
| This paper investigates the use of bolted and brittle/ductile adhesive connections in glass structures.
| The novel curtain wall is achieved by bonding a pultruded glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) frame to the glass producing a composite insulated glass unit (IGU).
| Unlocking the benefits of liquid interlayers for architectural glass lamination
| A theoretical study with applications to blast enhancement
| This paper examines various ways of combining paper and glass as a laminate and the effects on transparency.
| In this paper, failure mechanisms are identified for a post-tensioned glass beam system with a flat stainless steel tendon adhesively bonded at the bottom glass edge.
| The study describes the results of the shear modulus of viscoelastic interlayers made of polyvinyl butyral and provides the basis to define and evaluate a model for the finite element analysis.
| Glass/steel adhesive joints are being used increasingly in the construction industry as they offer significant structural advantages over conventional mechanical fastener approaches.