Structural glass assembly with a novel mortise and tenon joint

This paper was first presented at GPD 2023. Link to the full GPD 2023 conference book:  Authors: Timo Bühlmeier – Josef Gartner GmbH Jonas Hilcken – Josef Gartner GmbH Abstract The use of structural glass elements allows for a tremendous increase in the design freedom of highly transparent glass architecture. Next to the use of jumbo-sized glasses, […]

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 […]