Solaglas Helps Student

Date: 14 May 2010
Source: Solaglas

Date: 14 May 2010

BEng Civil & Structural Engineering undergraduate Paul has been investigating the effect of lateral torsional buckling of glass fins.

Glass fins are used on buildings to provide the structural support for ‘all-glass’ façades. Although some direction exists in an Australian Standard, there is currently no British Standard or Eurocode to deal with the phenomenon, so only limited guidance is available to structural engineers when designing glass fins.
 
Having worked with Solaglas Contracting as a sub-contractor providing drawing and surveying services for around five years, Paul approached the company for assistance with his dissertation. Solaglas Contracting agreed to provide Paul with the glass fins required to complete the practical laboratory tests along with access to its team of structural glazing experts.
 
Paul comments: “Solaglas Contracting has been extremely supportive and accommodating. I have been able to tap into their extensive experience to find out more about key issues and problems experienced with glass fins, both in production and on site.” Solaglas also put Paul in contact with consulting engineers Clear Structures, which provided Paul with design and technical expertise.
 
John Harvey, Business Manager of Solaglas Contracting’s London and Midlands division, based in Coventry, comments: “We were happy to help Paul with his research in any way we could and believe that companies have a responsibility to help and encourage those looking to work within the industry.”
 
Tim Davis, Associate Head of Built Environment, at Coventry University agrees: “It’s great for students to be able to access the knowledge and resources contained within local businesses and we are grateful to Solaglas Contracting for the help they have given Paul.”
 
Paul Johnson has completed his degree and is currently considering his options for further study.

600450 Solaglas Helps Student glassonweb.com

See more news about:

Others also read

With EUROGLAS SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 70/35 T, the building achieves both energy efficiency and a radiant, modern aesthetic.
WICONA is revolutionizing façade technology with TEmotion NG, a groundbreaking solution developed with Water-Filled Glass Ltd.
At 2,300m, Motta Hütte merges alpine tradition with modern design, featuring an open timber structure and high-performance glass for stunning views and top thermal efficiency.
A wide variety of advanced commercial buildings was on display as Guardian Glass NA honored the glaziers and fabricators who made them possible at its 8th annual Commercial Project Awards event on March 3 in Las Vegas.
Saint-Gobain Glass and Eckersley O’Callaghan unite to drive the market toward low-carbon façades.
Redefine elegance in entrances, lobbies, and vestibules now

Add new comment

From industry

2200 W. Salzburg Rd.
Auburn , MI 48611
United States

NEWS RELATED PRODUCTS

Guardian Glass Europe
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS
Glas Trösch Holding AG
Guardian Glass Europe
Guardian Glass Europe
POLFLAM Sp. z o.o.