Influence of the number of test specimens on glass strength estimates

M. Vandebroek, R. Caspeele, J. Belis, C. Louter

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Abstract

Designing structural elements requires accurate glass edge strength values. However, these values are poorly documented in the existing standards. In several cases, the only possibility is to perform design assisted by testing according to EN 1990 annex D. In the existing testing standard EN 1288-1, the required number of specimens in order to estimate mean or characteristic values of glass strength is not specified. This standard only mentions that a low crack probability can require large numbers of specimens to estimate a characteristic strength value. In this project, 4 mm glass specimens with simple cut edges are subjected to in-plane four-point bending tests (100 test specimens) and the results from this large test program are used in order to estimate the influence of the number of test specimens on the estimates of glass strength values.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChallenging Glass 4 and COST Action TU0905 Final Conference - Proceedings of the Challenging Glass 4 and Cost Action TU0905 Final Conference
PublisherCRC Press / Balkema - Taylor & Francis Group
Pages725-730
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781138001640
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
EventChallenging Glass 4 and Cost Action TU0905 Final Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 6 Feb 20147 Feb 2014

Publication series

NameChallenging Glass 4 and COST Action TU0905 Final Conference - Proceedings of the Challenging Glass 4 and Cost Action TU0905 Final Conference

Conference

ConferenceChallenging Glass 4 and Cost Action TU0905 Final Conference
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period6/02/147/02/14

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