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The use of glass as a strengthening strategy for 19th century glass roofs (IWT440)
This research wants to use the renewed knowledge about structural glass and bonded joints to make 19th century glass roofs fulfil the building codes about safety (by applying laminated glass), comfort (by applying double glass) and structural integrity (strength, stiffness and stability).
The research about the structural capacities of glass plates loaded in plane is evolving the last few years. These different PhD theses are looking at the use of single and laminated glass as bracing elements for building envelopes in new glass constructions. In the IWT research project, the results will be translated to 19th century glass roofs: what is the influence of the supporting iron frame on the structural integrity of the glass plates and how do we integrate these principles in the boundary conditions of the 19th century building techniques. Furthermore, simulations and tests will be carried out to implement the specific characteristics of historic iron in the detailed models of the connections between the iron glazing bar and the glass plates.
This research will give insights in the restrictions and possibilities of the use of structural glass as a strengthening strategy during the renovation of 19th century glass roofs.
The research about the structural capacities of glass plates loaded in plane is evolving the last few years. These different PhD theses are looking at the use of single and laminated glass as bracing elements for building envelopes in new glass constructions. In the IWT research project, the results will be translated to 19th century glass roofs: what is the influence of the supporting iron frame on the structural integrity of the glass plates and how do we integrate these principles in the boundary conditions of the 19th century building techniques. Furthermore, simulations and tests will be carried out to implement the specific characteristics of historic iron in the detailed models of the connections between the iron glazing bar and the glass plates.
This research will give insights in the restrictions and possibilities of the use of structural glass as a strengthening strategy during the renovation of 19th century glass roofs.
Date:1 Jan 2009 → 31 Dec 2012
Keywords:Engineering, Formfinding, Building technology, Architecture, structural glass, glass roof, renovation
Disciplines:Civil and building engineering, Materials engineering