Development of composite glass beams–A review

K Martens, R Caspeele, J Belis - Engineering Structures, 2015 - Elsevier
In architecture, there is a growing trend to include more transparency in structures. To
increase the transparency, structural elements such as columns, beams, floors and roofs can …

Development of reinforced and posttensioned glass beams: review of experimental research

K Martens, R Caspeele, J Belis - Journal of structural engineering, 2016 - ascelibrary.org
The use of structural glass in buildings is a growing trend, especially with glass beams,
which are increasingly used to support roofs, floors, and glazed facades. However, beams …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility of mechanical post-tensioning of annealed glass beams by activating externally bonded Fe-SMA reinforcement

J Rocha, E Pereira, J Sena-Cruz - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The structural concept of post-tensioned glass systems has been investigated to minimize
the unpredictable response of structural glass in tension. The Fe-SMAs have been …

Parametric analyses on the impact fracture of laminated glass using the combined finite-discrete element method

X Chen, X Chen, AHC Chan, Y Cheng - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Laminated glass is composed of glass and interlayer, and it is sensitive to impact actions
which usually lead to fracture and fragmentation with high nonlinearity and strong …

[HTML][HTML] The post-breakage response of laminated heat-treated glass under in plane and out of plane loading

L Galuppi, G Royer-Carfagni - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Any reliable use of glass for structural purposes cannot neglect that its breakage may be
provoked by imponderable events, like impacts at critical spots or thermal shocks …

Viscoelastic characterization of seven laminated glass interlayer materials from static tests

X Centelles, F Pelayo, MJ Lamela-Rey… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The mechanical behaviour of laminated glass is strongly affected by the polymeric interlayer
placed between glass layers. In general, this interlayer is a viscoelastic material, and …

Experimental investigation into the post-breakage performance of pre-cracked laminated glass plates

C Zhao, J Yang, X Wang, I Azim - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
SentryGlas®(SG) laminated glass (LG) is commonly used as a load bearing material in
structural applications. Like other conventional structural materials, SG LG plates are …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of adhesive stiffness on the post-cracking behaviour of CFRP-reinforced structural glass beams

J Rocha, J Sena-Cruz, E Pereira - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Reinforcement strategies have been developed to prevent catastrophic failures of glass
structures after cracking. In this context, the composite action between glass and …

Comprehensive investigation into the thermal rheological behavior and relaxation characteristic of single/composite polymers in laminated glass

D Xie, J Yang, C Zhao, X Wang - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Polymeric interlayers are of significance for the structural capability of thin-walled laminated
glass members both before and after glass fracture. Polymers present evident temperature …

Experimental investigations into SGP laminated glass under low velocity impact

X Wang, J Yang, Q Liu, C Zhao - International Journal of Impact …, 2018 - Elsevier
The structural use of laminated glass (LG) is growing rapidly. To meet safety and post-
breakage strength requirements, a SentryGlas® Plus (SGP) interlayer has been widely used …