An inspired blend of creative architecture, engineering, and technology combined with innovative building materials led to the creation of a magnificent new Skywalk at Grand Canyon West’s Eagle Point in northwestern Arizona. The Grand Canyon is a destination for millions of travelers worldwide. Now visitors can step...
Tag - Laminated Glass Technology
Laminated glass panels installed in structurally glazed applications may not always have the full laminate glass thickness supported along its bottom edge. This paper was first presented at GPD 2019 by Julia Schimmelpenningh from Eastman Chemical Company. The question of how much vertical slip or “creep” an...
We have seen rapid expansion in the last decade of laminated glass design using modern analytical and computational methods. This paper was first presented at GPD 2019 by Michael Härth, Stephen J Bennison and Steven R Sauerbrunn. Essential to the proper simulation of laminated glass behavior is the...
The paper presents an overview of the work completed within the on-going research project “Structural safety of glass components” carried out at the Silesian University of Technology, Lund University and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Source: Challenging Glass 7 Conference on Architectural and Structural...
Renzo Piano Building Workshop designed a 290,000 sf museum celebrating the artistry and technology of film, becoming the world’s first museum and event space devoted to the Motion Picture. Source: Challenging Glass 7 Conference on Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass Belis, Bos &...
Originally developed for glazing in hurricane zones, SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayers are significantly stiffer than standard PVBs such as Butacite®. As a result, the laminate can either bear greater loads or – at the same load – can be reduced in glass thickness without compromising safety. STIFFNESS AND ELASTIC...
Building code requirements for wind-borne debris protection have been in existence since the mid- 1990s, and as a result, many glazing systems have been tested and certified to these performance requirements. The performance requirements for tornado mitigation are less familiar, but interest has grown over the years...
Stunning six-string edifice strikes a chord on Hollywood, Florida skyline thanks to SentryGlas® – both inside and out. Casinos are renowned for pushing the envelope in terms of building design and the new Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida is no exception. Based around a 12.2 m (40 ft) diameter glass...
Space Needle experience completely revitalized thanks to advanced interlayer technology. At 605 ft (184 m) tall, Seattle’s Space Needle is one of the globe’s most iconic structures. Thanks to its unique shape, the city’s skyline is internationally recognised by 78 % of people − second only to Paris with the Eiffel...
SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayer supports first-of-its-kind building to showcase watchmaking expertise. Stunning spiral design balances amazing mountain vista with the demands of snow-based physics, creating the perfect monument to watchmakers. Located Le Brassus, in the Jura mountains, about an hour north of Geneva...