Abstract
The use of glass in buildings poses several challenges to the structural engineer. The aim of this chapter is to provide a unified method for the structural design of glass elements in buildings based on the limit state design philosophy. The chapter identifies the structural performance requirements as functions of the intended application and provides advice on the calculations and prototype testing required for assessing the performance of the candidate design. The chapter also provides advice on material selection and connection design. Further useful sources of information for detailed design and specification are listed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Structural Design of Buildings |
| Subtitle of host publication | Elemental Design |
| Editors | Feng Fu, David Richardson |
| Place of Publication | Leeds |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing |
| Chapter | 6 |
| Pages | 177-212 |
| Number of pages | 36 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-83549-574-2 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-83549-573-5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- structures & buildings
- construction materials
- structural analysis & structural design
- structural elements