These systems are characterized with the use of structural silicone joint sealant for structural fixing of glass or other materials to structural units of the building. Structural glazing description, benefits, principle. These drawings may not be decompiled or disassembled in any way. Instead, structural glazing facades use transparent reinforcing elements vertical, selfsupporting posts made from glass known as glass swords, which extend from the floor to the ceiling. Structural glass assemblies cad details the inkan ltd. Many designers and realtors depend on free glass design software download for creating innovative and attractive glass designs for structural works. Architectural resources and product information for structural glazing including cad drawings, specs, bim, 3d models, brochures and more, free to download. This specification guide can be used to specify a custom designed and engineered glass structure using innovative structural glasss glass fin technology. This structural glazing safe work method statement swms outlines the general hazards associated with structural glazing. Placement of materials must be shown on the details. The system offers allglass technology both for vertical curtain walls and sloped roof glazing. Fixed curtain wall with 80% glazing opaque spandrel panel ucw 1. These show the specifics of the connections between glass, fittings and support structure.
Structural glazing a selection of our typical details have been made available for download. Providing and fixing of fully fixed structural glazing as per the elevation section plan drawings enclosed. For indepth information on silicone structural glazing and dow cornings structural and weatherseal warranty requirements, please refer to the americas technical manual, form number 621112. Curtain wall, entrances, skylights, storefronts, structural glass wall. View download pdf file, link opens in new window 11 feb 2020. These specifications call for hightech silicone sealants, which are tailored to meet highly specific demands and guarantee peak performance in every respect. Pdf an example is given for the calculation of glazing curtain wall with insulated glass units under wind action. Structural glazing swms safe work method statement. Should you have more specific requirements for your application please contact us. Glazing in which the silicone seal is designed to transfer the stresses and to be resistant to uv radiation since there is no rebate on the edges. A curtain wall is constructed with the intention to protect the building from environmental elements. It additionally offers an everexpanding array of opportunities for innovative architectural design using streamlined products.
By using the structural properties of the glass for the window performance, it leads to slimmer frames and state of the art energy ratings. Bonding the insulating glass units igus or double glazing to the window profile is the latest glazing technology for windows. Structural glazing facades from gip glazing make it possible to create frameless glass facades with maximum transparency and an all glass design. Structural glazing limited 03714233 filter by category. Dear mr siddarth gupta good evening structural glazing presentation is wonderfully but the loading conditions are missing try to add in discusssion with your structural professor which adds more value to your project works,with best regardser suresh b ramaiah faculty civil skill training k. Sealing of glazing glass rebate onorm b 3722 and glazing systems onorm b 3724, as well as the classification of sealants and gaskets e.
A characteristic feature of wictec 50sg structural glazing curtain wall is the flush design with slim silicone joints between the glass panes. Since 1990 there has been over 3000 successful commercial building applications around the world utilizing 3m vhb structural glazing tapes. It is usually made of lightweight material like glass for reducing costs and better appeal. Structural design of a glass facade pallavi taywade1, santosh shejwal2 1. Sika joint sealants for building envelope waterproofing. Us4850167a structural glazing systems for skylights. Wictec 50sg structural glazing wicona free bim object. This free standing glass balustrade system uses the structural strength of viridian vtough to produce clean, dramatic and cost effective balustrades. Structural silicone glazing yesterday and today silicone structural glazing originated in 1965 with the use of glasstoglass structural seals in the ppg total vision system.
Twosided structural glazing systems include a combination of mechanical fixation and a tape bonding system. Specific advice also is available from your local dow corning representative. Structural glazing facade systems specification guide. Elevation typical door pair sample elevation with typical door pair and cantilevered mullion download drawing. Cad details below are complete drawings that can easily be downloaded, customized for your residential or commercial project, and included in your cad library for future use. Two opposite glass edges are bonded to a frame with tesa acx plus, and the two other opposite sides are fixed. Apr 04, 2014 dear mr siddarth gupta good evening structural glazing presentation is wonderfully but the loading conditions are missing try to add in discusssion with your structural professor which adds more value to your project works,with best regardser suresh b ramaiah faculty civil skill training k. The glass panes are anchored in the mullions and transoms with the help of installation fittings. The system is based on double glazing units with a warm edge and a specially developed mounting profile for installation fittings. With its integrated pressure profile wictec 50 offers an inexpensive solution with a design similar to structural glazing. They have extremely slim crosssections and are highly rigid. Structural glazing structural aluminium facade wicona ie. The internal fastening apparatus of the structural glazing systems include multiple, openchamber carrier beams which are interconnected in a lattice or grid configuration and are each shaped to receive a pair of parallel, spaced bottom glazing strips for receiving the bottom edges of separate glass or plastic skylight panels.
Structural glazing facade a characteristic feature of wictec 50sg structural glazing curtain wall is the flush design with slim silicone joints between the glass panes. Facade glazing structural glazing glass contractors. Fgma is continually updating its technical publications. A curtain wall is the outer envelope of a building which does not carry structural load. Project checklist the list of items below must be completed for a silicone structural glazing project to be compliant with best practices and to be eligible for a tremco structural. Alternatively, vtough and viridian vlam glass can be boltfixed or installed within framed sections. Structural glazing cad drawings, designs and 3d models. Providing and fixing structural glazing for name of the project, location. This swms includes working around powered mobile plant and on platform ladders, working with power tools, manual handling, electrical and respirable crystalline silica hazards. Reduced profile elevations leading to maximum transparency. Accepts 3m vhb structural glazing tape designed for factory glazing and easy site installation optional frame detail for site glazing minimal external face, reduces energy loss allows for vertical movement with deep sub head can be installed from inside or outside the building structural glazed awning sash option. The glazing technology with a flush or low pressure profile the assembly is as fast and easy as for a classic stick system curtain wall. With this application in mind, sika supplies a wide range of tried and tested, innovative facade products for every demand. Our glazing manual is the industry bible on good glazing practices and is referenced in virtually all specifications.
Structural glazing is an exciting modern alternative to traditional methods, as it allows us to have windows as walls and walls as windows. Technical detail pdfs a selection of our typical details have been made available for download. Unitized structural glazing system with sub frame and glass pasted ready to hang on brackets. The 4150 ssg structural glazing facade system consists of 50 mm wide insulated aluminium mullions and transoms. With this application in mind, sika supplies a wide range of tried and tested, innovative facade products for. Only structural quality silicone sealants are used since they.
Glazing applications structural sealant glazing involves attaching glass, metal, or other panel materials to a buildings window or curtain wall metal framing system in place of using gaskets and other mechanical attachments. Technical specifications p r o f o r m a click here to download all annexure drawings in this page. Structural glazing presentation free download as powerpoint presentation. This involved the use of 3m vhb structural glazing tapes as a replacement for structural silicone sealants. General glazing guidelines for insulation glass 9 2009. Us28712a glazing composition for structural clay products. The association also publishes the fabrication, erection and glazing hours manual, the sealant manual and our labor manual. Structural glazing structural glazing is a widelyused term, describing flat panels that consist of thermoplastic core bonded between two aluminum sheets. With matching glazing, the new structure fits in beautifully with the style and finishes of our college buildings and we can control the heating and ventilation to maintain a comfortable environment all year round which was an essential requirement for the utility of the area. Dow corning 121 structural glazing sealant application guide. E85 is a multifunctional system which can be com bined with any kind of glazing and shape as well as with other materials. Structural glazing structural aluminium facade wicona uk. Glass structures design and construction of selfsupporting skins. If framing from the fabricator differs from the submitted details, the principal.
Abstract facade engineering is the art of resolving aesthetic, environmental and structural issues to achieve the enclosure of habitable space. Sun glazing was started as an ancillary involved in the factory glazing works for various projects such as the hyderabad international airport, deloitte, hyderabad international convention center etc. Glass structures design and construction of selfsupporting. Glasses used for the purpose come in multiple types, sizes, and features like structural glazing glass, window glass, and stained glass among others. Download system data sheet pdf download wictec 50sg structural glazing bim models external site systems facades windows doors. The system minimises framing, creating light, clear spaces.
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