Edge-laminated Transparent Structural Silicone Adhesive (TSSA) Steel-to-Glass Connections

Anna Ioannidou Kati, Manuel Santarsiero, Christian Louter

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    Abstract

    The connections between glass components are very critical aspects of structural glass design. Laminated steel-to-glass connections have recently been developed that combine high strength and transparency. This work focuses on the Transparent Structural Silicone Adhesive (TSSA), produced by Dow Corning. TSSA is typically used for the realization of circular point connections on the glass surface. An alternative approach of using TSSA is considered in this study, by laminating stainless steel connectors on the edge of the glass. These connections are experimentally and numerically investigated. The edge bonded specimens are tested in shear and the stress distribution of the adhesive is analyzed by means of a three-dimensional finite element model. The distribution of stresses in the adhesive is non-linear showing significant stress peaks towards the free edges of the adhesive. A parametric study is conducted to relate the magnitude of the shear stress peaks and bending stresses with the eccentricity of the applied load. The occurrence of failure at lower engineering stresses than the ones recorded for circular point connections is explained using the theory of bending-shear interaction laws. Based on these failure criteria, shear stress peaks that occur due to the eccentricity of the applied load have an important influence on the global resistance of the connection.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Challenging Glass Conference 6 (CGC 6)
    Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass
    EditorsChristian Louter, Freek Bos, Jan Belis, Fred Veer, Rob Nijsse
    PublisherTU Delft OPEN
    Pages359-368
    ISBN (Print)978-94-6366-044-0
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    EventChallenging Glass 6: International Conference on the Architectural and Structural Application of Glass - TU Delft, Delft, Netherlands
    Duration: 17 May 201818 May 2018
    Conference number: 6
    http://www.challengingglass.com
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    Conference

    ConferenceChallenging Glass 6
    Abbreviated titleCGC
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    CityDelft
    Period17/05/1818/05/18
    OtherChallenging Glass is an international bi-annual conference that aims at gathering world class designers, engineers, researchers and industry partners to discuss on the architectural and structural use of glass.
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    Keywords

    • Glass
    • TSSA
    • Silicone
    • Laminated connections
    • Glass edge

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