Stress Distribution along the Structural Sealant Joint Length of a Cylindrically Curved Glazing Panel

Article Information Author: Mihail Istratii, GLF Facades Abstract It has been identified that current standardised method for structural sealant joint dimensioning is applicable to flat rectangular panels only and no provisions are made for panels with curved surfaces. The purpose of this study is to investigate the stress distribution along the sealant joint of a […]

Advanced engineering methods unlock higher allowable stresses for structural glazing designs

This paper was first presented at GPD 2023. Link to the full GPD 2023 conference book: Authors: Valérie Hayez – Dow Silicones, Belgium Jon Kimberlain – Dow Silicones, USA Jie Feng – Dow Silicones, USA Bonding of glass onto aluminum frames, known as Structural Silicone Glazing (SSG), has been applied for more than 50 years […]