Architectural glass application technology

Author: Ma Juanying Luo Yi Liu Zhongwei
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book is a practical technical guide on the application of architectural glass and has the characteristics of a handbook. It comprehensively introduces the types, properties, design methods, and construction engineering of glass, starting from architectural glass materials, installation materials, and frame materials. It also provides applied introductions on glass curtain walls, architectural doors and windows, and architectural glass engineering cases. The book is rich in information, listing numerous figures, tables, and data, making it highly reference-friendly. It serves as a guide for technical personnel engaged in the design and construction of architectural glass and as a reference for technical personnel involved in the manufacturing, testing, and property management of architectural glass.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 New Concepts in Architectural Glass
1.1 Architectural Glass is a Large Family
1.2 Glass as a Structural Material
1.3 Increasing Emphasis on Energy Efficiency
1.4 Safety as a Key Focus
1.5 Multifunctionalization as a Trend
1.6 Glass Curtain Walls and Curtain Wall Glass
Chapter 2 Types and Properties of Architectural Glass
2.1 Overview of Architectural Glass
1. Glass Composition
2. General Properties of Glass
3. Classification of Glass
4. Applications of Architectural Glass
2.2 Flat Glass
1. Ordinary Flat Glass
2. Float Glass
2.3 Energy-Efficient Architectural Glass
1. Insulating Glass
2. Vacuum Glass
3. Heat-Absorbing Glass
4. Heat-Reflective Glass
5. Low-E Glass
6. Foam Glass
2.4 Architectural Safety Glass
1. Laminated Glass
2. Tempered Glass
3. Fireproof Glass
4. Bulletproof Glass
5. Glass
6. Glass
2.5 Architectural Decorative Glass
1. Frosted Glass
2. Obscured Glass
3. Etched Glass
4. Ice Flower Glass
5. Frosted Glass
6. Polished Glass
7. Sandblasted Glass
8. Frosted Glass
9. Concave Frosted Glass
10. Anti-Reflection Glass
11. Screen-Printed Glass
12. Coated Glass
13. Film Glass
14. Anti-Reflection Glass
15. Enamel Glass
16. Painted Glass
17. Engraved Glass
18. Inlaid Glass
19. Holographic Glass
20. Color-Changing Glass
21. Glass Mirror
22. Heat-Melted Glass
23. Floor Glass
24. Wavy Glass
25. Crystal Glass
26. Glass Wall Tiles
27. Glass Marble
28. Glass Mosaic
29. Microcrystalline Glass
2.6 Other Functional Architectural Glasses
1. Wire-Embedded Glass
2. Semi-Tempered Glass
3. Electromagnetic Shielding Glass
4. Hollow Glass Blocks
5. Channel Glass
6. Electrochromic Glass
7. Photochromic Glass
8. UV-Blocking Glass
9. Self-Cleaning Glass
10. Acrylic Glass
11. Film Materials
2.7 Selection and Use of Architectural Glass
1. Application of Heat-Reflective Glass
2. Application of Heat-Absorbing Glass
3. Comparison Between Insulating Glass and Double-Pane Windows
4. Use of Low-E Glass
5. Best Sound Insulation Assembly for Glass
6. Selection and Application of Safety Glass
7. Maximum Allowable Area for Safety Glass
8. Protection Measures for Glass Vulnerable to Human Impact
9. Why Heat-Absorbing Glass Should Be Used with Caution
10. Common Issues with Heat-Bent Glass
11. Spontaneous Explosion of Tempered Glass and Improvement Measures
12. Use of Chemical Tempered Glass in Construction
13. Applications of Tempered Glass in Construction
14. Use of Insulating Glass
15. Applications of Laminated Glass
16. Cutting Methods for Laminated Glass
17. Improving Image Distortion in Glass Curtain Walls
References
Chapter 3 Testing Methods for Glass Properties
3.1 Testing Methods for Physical Properties of Glass
1. Determination of Glass Density
2. Determination of Glass Thermal Expansion Coefficient
3. Testing of Glass Thermal Conductivity
4. Testing Methods for Glass Elastic Modulus, Shear Modulus, and Poisson’s Ratio
5. Determination of Glass Strength
6. Measurement of Glass Hardness
3.2 Testing Methods for Chemical Stability of Glass
1. Powder Method
2. Surface Method
3.3 Testing Methods for Relevant Properties of Special Glasses
1. Appearance Inspection of Float Glass
2. Testing Methods for Flat Glass Flatness
3. Detection of Optical Performance of Safety Glass
4. Testing Methods for Radiation, Temperature, and Humidity Resistance of Safety Glass
5. Simulation Wind Load Testing for Uniformly Distributed Static Load of Architectural Glass
6. Testing Methods for Laminated Glass
7. Testing Methods for Tempered Glass
8. Testing Methods for Semi-Tempered Glass
9. Testing Methods for Fireproof Glass
10. Testing Methods for Insulating Glass
11. Testing Methods for Coated Glass
12. Testing Methods for Film Glass
13. Testing Methods for Glass with Anti-Reflection Coating
14. Testing Methods for Enamel Glass
15. Testing Methods for Painted Glass
16. Testing Methods for Engraved Glass
17. Testing Methods for Inlaid Glass
18. Testing Methods for Holographic Glass
19. Testing Methods for Color-Changing Glass
20. Testing Methods for Glass Mirrors
21. Testing Methods for Heat-Melted Glass
22. Testing Methods for Floor Glass
23. Testing Methods for Wavy Glass
24. Testing Methods for Crystal Glass
25. Testing Methods for Glass Wall Tiles
26. Testing Methods for Glass Marble
27. Testing Methods for Glass Mosaic
28. Testing Methods for Microcrystalline Glass
References
Chapter 4 Installation Materials for Architectural Glass
4.1 Overview of Installation Materials
4.2 Installation Blocks
1. Support Blocks
2. Positioning Blocks
3. Spacing Strips
4. Other Installation Transition Materials
4.3 Sealants
1. Overview
2. Silicone Building Sealant
3. Polyurethane Building Sealant
4. Acrylic Building Sealant
5. Building Window Elastic Sealant
6. Other Sealants
7. Semi-Solid Sealants
8. Formed Sealants
References
Chapter 5 Wind Load Design for Architectural Glass
5.1 Overview
5.2 Wind Load on Architectural Glass
1. Standard Wind Load Value (w_k) and Basic Wind Pressure (w_0)
2. Wind Pressure Height Variation Coefficient (μ_z)
3. Wind Load Shape Factor (μ_s)
4. Gust Factor (β_gz)
5.3 Strength Characteristics of Glass
1. Brief Description of Mechanical Properties of Architectural Glass
2. Types of Glass Failure
3. Strength Characteristics of Glass
4. Characteristics of Glass Breakage
5. Design Value of Glass Strength
5.4 Wind Load Design for Framed Glass Panels
1. Wind Load Design for Glass in Foreign Countries
2. Wind Load Design for Architectural Glass in China
5.5 Wind Load Deflection Design for Framed Glass
1. Wind Load Deflection Design for Glass in Foreign Countries
2. Wind Load Deflection Design for Architectural Glass in China
5.6 Wind Load Design for Point-Loaded Glass Curtain Walls
1. Overview
2. Basic Equations and Finite Element Formulation
3. Maximum Deflection Design Method
4. Maximum Allowable Deflection Design Value
5.7 Wind Load Design for Curved Glass
1. Introduction
2. Basic Equations
3. Finite Element Formulation
4. Maximum Tensile Stress Design Method
5. Design Examples
1. Determination of Standard Wind Load Value
2. Selection of Window Glass
3. Wind Load Design for Framed Glass Curtain Walls
4. Wind Load Design for Point-Loaded Glass Curtain Walls
5. Wind Load Design for Curved Glass
Chapter 6 Design for Preventing Thermal Explosion of Architectural Glass
6.1 Overview
6.2 Mechanism and Characteristics of Thermal Explosion in Architectural Glass
1. Temperature Field Distribution Characteristics of Glass
2. Stress Field Distribution Characteristics of Glass
3. Fracture Characteristics of Glass
4. Direct Causes of Thermal Explosion in Glass
5. Distribution of Starting Points and Initial Crack Morphology of Thermal Explosion in Glass
6. Examples of Initial Crack Morphology of Thermal Explosion in Glass
6.3 Factors Affecting Thermal Explosion in Glass
1. Absorptivity of Glass
2. Plate Size of Glass
3. Processing Quality of Glass Edges
6.4 Calculation of Thermal Stress
1. Thermal Stress Due to Glass Frame Constraint (σ_1)
2. Thermal Stress Due to Uneven Temperature Distribution in Glass
3. Design Criteria for Glass Thermal Stress
4. Allowable Stress Value at Glass Edges
5. Calculation of Central Temperature (T_c) of Glass Plate
6. Calculation of Frame Temperature (T_s)
7. Key Points to Note During Installation to Avoid Thermal Explosion in Glass
8. Usage and Maintenance
9. Handling Methods in Specific Calculations
10. Optical Properties of Common Partial Float and Heat-Absorbing Glasses
11. Optical Properties of Common Partial Heat-Reflective Coated Glasses in China
12. Solar Radiation Intensity, Summer Outdoor Maximum Temperature, and Winter Outdoor Minimum Temperature in Some Cities in China
References
Chapter 7 Architectural Doors and Windows
7.1 Overview of Architectural Doors and Windows
1. Functions and Development of Doors and Windows
2. Types of Doors and Windows
3. Terminology and Symbols for Doors, Windows, and Skylights
7.2 Wooden Doors and Windows
1. Types of Materials for Wooden Doors and Windows
2. Ordinary Wooden Doors and Windows
3. Special Wooden Doors
7.3 Steel Doors and Windows
1. Types and Marking of Steel Doors and Windows
2. Solid Steel Doors and Windows
7.4 Aluminum Alloy Doors and Windows
1. Types and Codes of Aluminum Alloy Doors and Windows
2. Types and Specifications of Aluminum Alloy Doors and Windows
3. Installation of Aluminum Alloy Doors and Windows
7.5 Plastic Doors and Windows
1. Overview
2. Types and Specifications of Plastic Doors and Windows
3. Installation of Plastic Doors and Windows
7.6 Color-Coated Doors and Windows
1. Types and Codes of Color-Coated Doors and Windows
2. Types and Specifications of Color-Coated Doors and Windows
3. Installation of Color-Coated Doors and Windows
Chapter 8 Installation of Architectural Glass
8.1 Development of Glass Installation Technology
1. Framed Installation Structure
2. Frameless Installation Structure
8.2 Glass Installation Structure
1. Grooves and
2. Glass
3. Installation Materials for Glass
8.3 Determining the Installation Structure of Glass
1. Principles for Selecting Installation Structure
2. Rationally Determining the Installation Structure
3. Relationship Between Energy Efficiency and Glass
4. Types of Energy-Efficient Glass
5. Selecting Installation Structure Based on Glass Properties
6. Fireproofing
7. Seismic Resistance
8. Sound Insulation
9. Safety
8.4 Determining Installation Dimensions
1. Definitions and Functions of Installation Dimensions
2. Minimum Installation Dimensions and Principles for Determining Dimensions
3. Enlarged Minimum Installation Dimensions
4. Determining Groove or Dimensions Based on Minimum Installation Dimensions
8.5 Installation Technology
1. Installation Technology for Framed Structures
2. Installation Technology for Frameless Structures
8.6 Maintenance and Care of Glass
1. Storage and Maintenance Before Construction
2. Construction Process
3. Maintenance and Cleaning After Construction
4. Cleaning and Maintenance During Glass Usage
5. Cleaning and Maintenance of Single-Pane Heat-Reflective Coated Glass
Chapter 9 Glass Curtain Walls
9.1 Preface
1. Main Functions of Glass Curtain Walls
2. Problems with Curtain Wall Glass
9.2 Materials
1. Main Materials and Standards for Curtain Walls
2. Aluminum Alloy Profiles
3. Steel
4. Glass
9.3 Structural Forms of Glass Curtain Walls
1. Framed Glass Curtain Wall Structure
2. Semi-Flush Glass Curtain Wall Structure
3. Flush Glass Curtain Wall Structure
4. Full-Glass Curtain Wall Structure
5. Point-Loaded Glass Curtain Wall Structure
9.4 Design of Glass Curtain Walls
1. Basic Principles for Node Design
2. Node Design for Point-Loaded Glass Curtain Walls
3. Node Design and Calculation for Point-Loaded Curtain Walls
4. Node Design for Framed Curtain Walls
9.5 Manufacturing and Processing of Glass Curtain Walls
1. Preparations for Curtain Wall Manufacturing and Processing
2. Manufacturing and Processing Methods and Technical Assurance Measures
9.6 Installation of Glass Curtain Walls
1. Installation of Framed Glass Curtain Walls
2. Installation and Construction of Full-Glass Curtain Walls
3. Installation of Point-Loaded Glass Curtain Walls
9.7 Problems and Countermeasures for Glass Curtain Walls
1. Light Pollution
2. Other Problems
9.8 Engineering Examples
References
Chapter 10 Engineering Examples
10.1 Curtain Wall Calculation Book
1. Design Calculation Basis
2. Design Load Determination Principles
3. Column Calculation
4. Horizontal Beam Calculation
5. Glass Calculation
6. Panel Calculation
7. Structural Adhesive Shape Calculation
8. Connection Calculation Between Horizontal Beams and Columns
9. Connection Calculation Between Columns and Supports
10. Column Expansion Gap Design Calculation
11. Short Slot Fixed Stone Calculation
12. Skylight Calculation
Appendix I: Symbols Explanation
Appendix II: Material Properties
Appendix: Technical Specification for the Application of Architectural Glass (JGJ113-2003)
References