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LETTENWEG 118, 4123 ALLSCHWIL, SWITZERLAND TEL.: +41 (0)61 501 8210 / +41 (0)79 508 1651 REGISTERED IN SWITZERLAND │VAT REGISTRATION CHE-437.605.665
PROJECT ENGINEER
SAMPLE PROJECT IN LONDON
DOCUMENT NO. REVISION
STR-CALC-618 0 TITLE Pages
CURTAIN WALL – STICK SYSTEM 55
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Contents
1 References ............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Document references .............................................................................................. 3
1.2 System Design Catalogue ...................................................................................... 3
1.3 Building materials .................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Symbols and Annotations ....................................................................................... 3
1.5 Loads ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Deflection limits ....................................................................................................... 4
2 Overview ................................................................................................................ 5
3 Framing members ................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Mullion, M1 (h ≤ 7.25 m) ......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Mullion, M2 (h ≤ 5.3 m) ........................................................................................... 7
3.3 Mullion, M3 (h ≤ 2.0 m) ........................................................................................... 8
3.4 Transoms ................................................................................................................ 9
4 Joints and connections ...................................................................................... 11
4.1 Glass support ........................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Toggle fixing .......................................................................................................... 12
4.3 T1/M1 connection ................................................................................................. 14
4.4 T2/M1 connection ................................................................................................. 15
5 Brackets and anchors ........................................................................................ 16
5.1 Base bracket for M1 .............................................................................................. 16
5.2 Base bracket for M2 .............................................................................................. 19
5.3 Base bracket for M3 .............................................................................................. 23
5.4 Top bracket for M1 ................................................................................................ 24
5.5 Top bracket for M2 ................................................................................................ 26
5.6 Top bracket for M3 ................................................................................................ 28
6 Glass .................................................................................................................... 30
6.1 Design Approach .................................................................................................. 30
6.2 Glass list (Summary) ............................................................................................. 31
6.3 Glass check GT-1 ................................................................................................. 32
6.4 Glass check GT-2 ................................................................................................. 44
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1 References
1.1 Document references
1.1.1 Norms and standards
[1] BS EN 1990:2002 & UK NA, Eurocode – Basis of structural design.
[2] BS EN 1993-1-1, Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures – Part 1-1: General rules.
[3] BS EN 1993-1-8, Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures – Part 1-8: Design of joints.
[4] BS EN 13830:2003, Curtain walling – Product Standard.
[5] TRLV 2006, Technische Regeln für die Verwendung von linienförmig gelagerten Verglasungen.
[6] prEN 13474-1:1999, Glass in building – Design of glass panes – Part 1: General basis of design.
[7] Raico. Therm+ SG-Facades – Technical Execution and Installation.
1.1.2 Project specific documents
[8] PT_007-LFL-CA401, Loads and load combinations.
[9] Performance Specification for the installation of curtain wall, window, door, rainscreen, louvre, balcony cladding and balustrade systems, Sixth issue. 17 May 2013.
[10] Cladding pressures, Final report. 21 April 2008.
1.2 System Design Catalogue
[11] PT_007-LFL-E(31)L43-XX-5006, EWS05 L.43 Viewing Gallery - Elevation
[12] PT_007-LFL-L(31)L43-XX-2244, EWS05 L.43 Viewing Gallery - Plan
[13] PT_007-LFL-SE(31)L43-XX-1171, EWS05 L.43 Viewing Gallery – Base bracket vertical section
[14] PT_007-LFL-SE(31)L43-XX-5128, EWS05 L.43 Viewing Gallery – Head bracket vertical section
[15] PT_007-LFL-SE(31)L43-XX-5129, EWS05 L.43 Viewing Gallery – Base bracket vertical section
[16] PT_007-LFL-SE(31)L43-XX-5131, EWS05 L.43 Viewing Gallery – Intermediate transom vertical section
[17] PT_007-LFL-SE(31)L43-XX-5134, EWS05 L.43 Viewing Gallery – Head bracket vertical section
1.3 Building materials
Unless otherwise specifically noted the following minimum properties of materials are to be used
Member Material Grade Yield stress
fy [N/mm2]
Tensile stress
fu [N/mm2]
Secondary framing Steel sections S235 (min) 235 360
Brackets Steel plates S235 (min) 235 360
Fasteners Steel bolts 4.6 (min) 240 400
External fasteners A2 / A4 [1.4301/1.4401] Grade 70 [CW] 450 700
1.4 Symbols and Annotations
The following calculations use Engineering symbols and annotations in accordance with BS EN 1990 and 1991, BS EN 1993 and BS EN 1999 for loads, steel design and aluminium design, respectively.
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1.5 Loads
1.5.1 Dead load including selfweights (D)
Selfweight of structural members are considered by the analysis software. Other permanent attachments to the structure are to be considered to the individual conditions of the wall system.
Vision ≤ 25.0 kN/m3 - unit weight weigh of glass
1.5.2 Wind load (W)
In accordance with load report [8] based on RWDI wind tunnel test [10]:
i. L.43 Viewing gallery (South)
Net pressure, wp = +1.25 kN/m2
Net suction, ws = -1.25 kN/m2
ii. L.43 Plant (North)
Net pressure, wp = +1.00 kN/m2
Net suction, ws = -1.50 kN/m2
1.5.3 Imposed/live load, (L)
In accordance with the load report [8] based on Wintech specification [9]:
i. Vertical load to internal ledges and horizontal mebers/surfaces
Line load, qIv,k = 0.6 kN/m - Vertical load to internal ledges and horizontal members/surfaces
Point load, QIv,k = 1.0 kN - Vertical load to internal ledges and horizontal members/surfaces
ii. Barrier horizontal loads
The most onerous of the following:
Line load, qIh,k = 1.5 kN/m - applied at a height of 1.1m above FFL
Point load, QIh,k = 1.5 kN - applied within a height of 1. m above FFL
iii. Maintenance
Point load, QI,k = 0.5 kN - applied on square of 100mm sides
1.6 Deflection limits
Deflection limits in accordance with CWCT requirements.
Deflection mode Allow. Deflection, δallow [mm] Reference
Frontal H ≤ 3000 H/200 or 15 mm CWCT 3.5.2.2 & EN 13830
3000 < H < 7500 H/300 + 5 CWCT 3.5.2.2
H ≥ 7500 H/250 CWCT 3.5.2.2 & BS 8118
Local Supporting single glass L/125 CWCT 3.5.2.4
Supporting insulated glass L/175 or 15 mm CWCT 3.5.2.5
In-plane - L/500 or 3mm CWCT 2.3.2.2 & EN 13830
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2 Overview
East Elevation [E(31)L43-XX-5006]
Plan [EL(31)L43-XX-2244]
T1
T2
T2
T2
T2
T2
T1
M1M2
M3
GT-1
GT-2
GT-2
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3 Framing members
3.1 Mullion, M1 (h ≤ 7.25 m)
Notes Clause
Geometry H = 7.25 m Span
B 1 = 1.48 m Distance to next mullion on the left
B 2 = 1.48 m Distance to next mullion on the right
Load wWp = 1.25 kN/m² Wind pressure
Wind wWs = -1.25 kN/m² Wind suction
Live Q L,h = -2.3 kN Concentrated load
h p = 1.4 m Height of concentrated load
Member properties f y = 235 N/mm² grade
γ M = 1.0 Material partial safety factor
E = 210000 N/mm² Modulus of elasticity
29.17 mm Deflection limit CWCT Cl.3.5.2.2
Moment of inertia I wp = 1,065.7 cm 4 Moment of inertia for wind pressure
I ws = -1,065.7 cm 4 Moment of inertia for wind suction
I QL,h = -163.8 cm 4 Moment of inertia for concentrated load
CO101: (W) I ≥ 1,065.7 cm 4 Minimum required moment of inertia
CO102: 0.5(W) + (L) I ≥ 696.7 cm 4 Required moment of inertia
Section modulus Mwp = 1,195.5 kN·cm Moment due to wind pressure
Mws = -1,195.5 kN·cm Moment due to wind suction
MQL,h = -254.2 kN·cm Moment due to concentrated live load
CO201: 1.5(W) Md = 1,793.2 kN·cm Maximum design moment
CO202: 0.5·1.5(W)+1.5(L) Md = 1,277.9 kN·cm Design moment
W el ≥ 76.3 cm 3 Minimum required elastic section modulus
S 235
BS EN 1993-1-1 + Wintech Specs.
δ ≤ H/300 + 5 =
Original proposal: EN 10210 MSH 180×80×5mm / S235 (min)
Iy = 1000 cm4 1.07 ≈ 1.0
Wel,y = 111 cm³ 0.69 < 1.0
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3.2 Mullion, M2 (h ≤ 5.3 m)
Notes Clause
Geometry H = 5.30 m Span
B 1 = 1.52 m Distance to next mullion on the left
B 2 = 1.52 m Distance to next mullion on the right
Load w Wp = 1.00 kN/m² Wind pressure
Wind w Ws = -1.50 kN/m² Wind suction
Live Q L,h = -2.3 kN Concentrated load
h p = 1.4 m Height of concentrated load
Member properties f y = 235 N/mm² grade
γ M = 1.0 Material partial safety factor
E = 210000 N/mm² Modulus of elasticity
22.67 mm Deflection limit CWCT Cl.3.5.2.2
Moment of inertia I wp = 317.4 cm 4 Moment of inertia for wind pressure
I ws = -476.1 cm4 Moment of inertia for wind suction
I QL,h = -107.0 cm 4 Moment of inertia for concentrated load
CO101: (W) I ≥ 476.1 cm4 Minimum required moment of inertia
CO102: 0.5(W) + (L) I ≥ 345.0 cm4 Required moment of inertia
Section modulus M wp = 519.1 kN·cm Moment due to wind pressure
M ws = -778.6 kN·cm Moment due to wind suction
M QL,h = -231.8 kN·cm Moment due to concentrated live load
CO201: 1.5(W) M d = 1,167.9 kN·cm Maximum design moment
CO202: 0.5·1.5(W)+1.5(L) M d = 931.7 kN·cm Design moment
W el ≥ 49.7 cm 3 Minimum required elastic section modulus
S 235
BS EN 1993-1-1 + Wintech Specs.
δ ≤ H/300 + 5 =
Provide: RHS 160×80×5mm / S235 (min)
Iy = 744 cm4 0.64 < 1.0
Wel,y = 93 cm³ 0.53 < 1.0
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3.3 Mullion, M3 (h ≤ 2.0 m)
Notes Clause
Geometry H = 2.00 m Span
B 1 = 1.52 m Distance to next mullion on the left
B 2 = 1.52 m Distance to next mullion on the right
Load w Wp = 1.00 kN/m² Wind pressure
Wind w Ws = -1.50 kN/m² Wind suction
Live Q L,h = -2.3 kN Concentrated load
h p = 1.4 m Height of concentrated load
Member properties f y = 235 N/mm² grade
γ M = 1.0 Material partial safety factor
E = 210000 N/mm² Modulus of elasticity
10.00 mm Deflection limit EN 13830
Moment of inertia I wp = 11.8 cm 4 Moment of inertia for wind pressure
I ws = -17.7 cm4 Moment of inertia for wind suction
I QL,h = -14.0 cm 4 Moment of inertia for concentrated load
CO101: (W) I ≥ 17.7 cm4 Required moment of inertia
CO102: 0.5(W) + (L) I ≥ 22.9 cm4 Minimum required moment of inertia
Section modulus M wp = 61.4 kN·cm Moment due to wind pressure
M ws = -92.1 kN·cm Moment due to wind suction
M QL,h = -94.5 kN·cm Moment due to concentrated live load
CO201: 1.5(W) M d = 138.1 kN·cm Design moment
CO202: 0.5·1.5(W)+1.5(L) M d = 210.8 kN·cm Maximum design moment
W el ≥ 9.0 cm 3 Minimum required elastic section modulus
S 235
BS EN 1993-1-1 + Wintech Specs.
δ ≤ min{H/200; 15} =
Provide: SHS 80×5mm / S235 (min)
Iy = 137 cm4 0.17 < 1.0
Wel,y = 34.2 cm³ 0.26 < 1.0
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3.4 Transoms
3.4.1 Cill transom, T1
Notes Clause
Geometry B = 1.52 m
h 1 = 5.20 m Height of infill above
Load g D = 0.10 kN/m Unit weight of transom
Dead wD = 0.7 kN/m² Unit weight of glass
G D = 2.77 kN Force on glass block
a = 0.150 m Distance of glass block from face of mullion
Wind wWp = 1.25 kN/m² Wind pressure
wWs = -1.50 kN/m² Wind suction
Live q L,v = 0.60 kN/m Vertical uniformly distributed load
Q L,v = 1.00 kN Vertical concentrated load
Member properties f y = 235 N/mm² grade
γ M = 1.0 Material partial safety factor
E = 210000 N/mm² Modulus of elasticity
In-plane 3.0 mm Deflection limit EN 13830
Moment of inertia I gD = 1.1 cm 4 Moment of inertia for transom weight
I GD = 18.8 cm 4 Moment of inertia for glass weight
I gL,v = 6.6 cm 4 Moment of inertia for vertical uniform live load
I GL,v = 11.6 cm 4 Moment of inertia for vertical concentrated live load
CO103: (D) + (L) I x ≥ 31.5 cm 4 Minimum required moment of inertia
Bending moment MgD = 2.9 kN·cm Moment due to weight of transom
MGD = 41.5 kN·cm Moment due to weight of glass
MqL,v = 17.3 kN·cm Moment due to vertical uniform live load
MQL,v = 38.0 kN·cm Moment due to vertical concentrated live load
CO203: 1.35(D) + 1.5(L) Mx,d = 116.9 kN·cm Maximum design moment
Section modulus W el,x ≥ 5.0 cm 3 Minimum required elastic section modulus
Normal 9 mm Deflection limit CWCT Cl.3.5.2.6
Moment of inertia I wp = 2.3 cm 4 Moment of inertia for wind pressure
I ws = -2.8 cm 4 Moment of inertia for wind suction
CO101: (W) I y ≥ 2.8 cm 4 Minimum required moment of inertia
CO102: 0.5(W) + (L) I y ≥ 1.4 cm 4 Required moment of inertia
Bending moment Mwp = 62.6 kN·cm Moment due to wind pressure
Mws = -75.1 kN·cm Moment due to wind suction
CO201: 1.5(W) My,d = 112.6 cm 3 Maximum design moment
CO202: 0.5·1.5(W)+1.5(L) My,d = 56.3 cm 3 Design moment
Section modulus W el,y ≥ 4.8 cm 3 Minimum required elastic section modulus
BS EN 1993-1-1 + Wintech Specs.
S 235
δy ≤ min{B/500; 3} =
Span
δx ≤ min{B/175; 15} =
Provide: Welded L or T100×80×10×10mm / S235 (min)
Ix = 43.42 cm4 31.5/43.42 = 0.73 < 1.0
Wel,y = 10.85 cm³ 5.0/10.85 = 0.46 < 1.0
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3.4.2 Intermediate and head transom, T2
Notes Clause
Geometry B = 1.52 m
h 1 = 1.60 m Height of infill above
h 2 = 5.20 m Height of infill below
Load g D = 0.10 kN/m Unit weight of transom
Dead w D = 0.6 kN/m² Unit weight of glass
G D = 0.73 kN Force on glass block
a = 0.150 m Distance of glass block from face of mullion
Wind w Wp = 1.25 kN/m² Wind pressure
w Ws = -1.50 kN/m² Wind suction
Live q L,v = 0.60 kN/m Vertical uniformly distributed load
Q L,v = 1.00 kN Vertical concentrated load
Member properties f y = 235 N/mm² grade
γ M = 1.0 Material partial safety factor
E = 210000 N/mm² Modulus of elasticity
In-plane 3.0 mm Deflection limit EN 13830
Moment of inertia I gD = 1.1 cm4 Moment of inertia for transom weight
I GD = 5.0 cm4 Moment of inertia for glass weight
I gL,v = 6.6 cm 4 Moment of inertia for vertical uniform live load
I GL,v = 11.6 cm4 Moment of inertia for vertical concentrated live load
CO103: (D) + (L) I x ≥ 17.7 cm 4 Minimum required moment of inertia
Bending moment M gD = 2.9 kN·cm Moment due to weight of transom
M GD = 10.9 kN·cm Moment due to weight of glass
M qL,v = 17.3 kN·cm Moment due to vertical uniform live load
M QL,v = 38.0 kN·cm Moment due to vertical concentrated live load
CO203: 1.35(D) + 1.5(L) M x,d = 75.7 kN·cm Maximum design moment
Section modulus W el,x ≥ 3.2 cm 3 Minimum required elastic section modulus
Normal 9 mm Deflection limit CWCT Cl.3.5.2.6
Moment of inertia I wp = 4.6 cm 4 Moment of inertia for wind pressure
I ws = -5.6 cm4 Moment of inertia for wind suction
CO101: (W) I y ≥ 5.6 cm 4 Minimum required moment of inertia
CO102: 0.5(W) + (L) I y ≥ 2.8 cm 4 Required moment of inertia
Bending moment M wp = 81.8 kN·cm Moment due to wind pressure
M ws = -98.2 kN·cm Moment due to wind suction
CO201: 1.5(W) M y,d = 147.3 cm3 Maximum design moment
CO202: 0.5·1.5(W)+1.5(L) M y,d = 73.6 cm 3 Design moment
Section modulus W el,y ≥ 6.3 cm 3 Minimum required elastic section modulus
BS EN 1993-1-1 + Wintech Specs.
S 235
δy ≤ min{B/500; 3} =
Span
δx ≤ min{B/175; 15} =
Provide: EN 10210 SHS 80×5mm / S235 (min)
I = 137 cm4 17.7/137 = 0.13 < 1.0
Wel = 34.2 cm³ (3.2+6.3)/34.2 = 0.28 < 1.0
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4 Joints and connections
4.1 Glass support
Each of the two glass supports are designed to carry the whole weight of the glass at the event of building sway
4.1.1 Level 43 Glazing
Qv,k = 0.7·1.5·5.2 = 5.46 kN - DGU: 66.2 / AS / 88.2
Provide: Standard Raico glass support
4.1.2 Glazing above plantroom
Qv,k = 0.6·1.5·1.5 = 1.35 kN
Provide: Standard Raico glass support
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4.2 Toggle fixing
4.2.1 Detail
Toggle fixing detail [SE(31)L43-XX-5334]
Elevation
EN ISO 1478 - ST 5.5mm / A4-70
@ FFL + 1.1m: 100mm (max) spacing
@ Rest: 200mm (max) spacing
Toggle 20×5mm / EN AW-6060 T66
@ FFL + 1.1m: 100mm (max) spacing
@ Rest: 200mm (max) spacing
4
±2
20
10
Toggle 20×5mm / EN AW-6060 T66 @ FFL + 1.1m: 100mm (max) spacing @ Rest: 200mm (max) spacing
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4.2.2 Toggle fixing @ general area
Imposed concentrated load, QL,k = 0.5 kN
e = (10+20/2)/sin60° = 23.09 mm
1.5(W):
MEd = 1.5·1.25(1.52/2·0.2)23.09 = 6.58 kN·mm
0.75(W) + 1.5(L):
n = (100 + 5·100)/200 - 1 = 2.0
MEd = [0.75·1.25(1.52/2·0.2)+ 1.5·0.5/2.0]23.09
= 11.95 kN·mm
Toggle / EN AW-6060 T66 @ 200mm (max) spacing
Mpl,Rd = (20-5.5)5²/4·160/1.1 = 13.18 kN·mm 0.91 < 1.0
4.2.3 Toggle fixing @ 1.1m above FFL
Imposed concentrated load, QL,k = 1.5 kN
0.75(W) + 1.5(L):
n = (100 + 5·100)/100 - 1 = 5.0
MEd = [0.75·1.25(1.52/2·0.1)+ 1.5·1.5/5.0]23.09
= 12.04 kN·mm
Toggle / EN AW-6060 T66 @ 100mm (max) spacing
Mpl,Rd = (20-5.5)5²/4·160/1.1 = 13.18 kN·mm 0.91 < 1.0
4.2.4 Screw fixing check to DIBt (German) technical approval Z-14.4-446 in section Error! Reference source not found..
Ft,Ed = 2[0.75·1.25(1.52/2·0.1)+ 1.5·1.5/5.0] = 1.04 kN
EN ISO 1478 - ST 5.5mm / A4-70 on screw chase
FRd = 2.65 kN 0.39 < 1.0
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4.3 T1/M1 connection
Cill section detail [SE(31)L43-XX-1171]
i. 1.35(D) + 1.5(L) + 0.75(W)
Conservatively consider weight of glass on one side “double dead load”.
Vd = 1.35(0.2·1.5/2 + 0.7·1.5·5.2) + 1.5·1.0 = 9.07 kN
Hd = 1.5·1.5 + 0.75·1.5·1.5²/4 = 2.88 kN
i. T1 local bending check to BS EN 1993-1-1
MEd = 9.07·75 = 680.5 kN·mm
Welded L or T-100×80×10×10mm / S235 (min)
beff =100 + 4·40 = 260 mm
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·260·10²/6·235/1.0 = 1222.0 kN·m 0.56 < 1.0
ii. Stub stress check to BS EN 1993-1-1
MEd = 9.07·40 = 362.8 kN·mm
40mm PL-80×12mm / S235 (min) [beff = 60mm]
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·60·12²/6·235/1.0 = 406.08 kN·mm 0.89 < 1.0
iii. Stub weld check to BS EN 1993-1-8
fw,Rd = 360/(0.8·1.25) = 360.0 N/mm²
4mm partial penetration bevel (top) + 4mm fillet weld (bottom)
fw,Ed = 362800/10/(0.707·4·60) = 213.8 N/mm² 0.59 < 1.0
iv. Fixing bolt check to BS EN 1993-1-8
Ft,Ed = 9.07·65/50 = 11.79 kN
2 × M10 / 4.6 or A2-70
Ft,Rd = 0.9·57.99·400/1.25 = 16.70 kN 0.70 < 1.0
STUB: 40mm PL-80×12mm / S235 (min)
BOLTS: 2 - M10 / 4.6 (min) or A2-70
THIS SIDE: Ø11 NORMAL HOLE OTHER SIDE: Ø11×21mm SLOT HOLE
z4
s4
T1: WELDED L or T-100×80×10×10MM / S235 (min)
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4.4 T2/M1 connection
Section detail [SE(31)L43-XX-5131]
Vd = 1.35(0.2·1.5/2 + 0.6·1.5·1.6) + 1.5·1.0 = 4.73 kN
Hd = 1.5·0.5 + 0.75·1.5·1.5²/4 = 1.38 kN
i. Stub check to BS EN 1993-1-1
My,Ed = 4.73·40 = 189.2 kN·mm
Mz,Ed = 1.38·40 = 55.2 kN·mm
2 - 40mm PL-60×8mm / S235 (min)
Mpl,,Rd = 1.2·60²·8/6·235/1.0 = 1353.6 kN·mm (189.2+55.2)/1353.6 = 0.18 < 1.0
ii. Screw fixing check to BS EN 1993-1-8
Check conservative case where screws take shear force.
Fv,Ed = 4.73/2 = 2.36 kN
Ft,Ed = 1.38/2 = 0.69 kN
2 × M6 / A2-70
Fv,Rd = 0.5·20.12·700/1.25 = 5.63 kN 0.51 < 1.0
Ft,Rd = 0.63·20.12·700/1.25 = 7.10 kN 0.20 < 1.0
Fb,Rd = 1.5·6.0(8-3.3/2)360/1.25 = 16.46 kN 0.17 < 1.0
Fo,Rd ≥ 1.2·6.0·10·360/1.25 = 20.74 kN 0.07 < 1.0
SOCKET HEAD BOLT: 2 × M6 / A2-70
STUB: 2 × 40mm PL60×10 / S235 (min)
THIS SIDE: Ø7 NORMAL HOLE OTHER SIDE: Ø7×12mm SLOT HOLE
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5 Brackets and anchors
5.1 Base bracket for M1
Base detail for M1 @ Terrace, BR 5.61 [SE(31)L43-XX-5129]
Base detail for M1 @ Tower Nose, BR 5.62 [SE(31)L43-XX-1171]
LEVEL: M20×100mm / 8.8 or A2-70
PLATE: 250×110×15mm / S235 (min)
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BASE PLATE: L×250×12mm / S235
SWORD: 105mm PL60×12mm / S235
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BASE PLATE: L×250×15mm / S235
CAST-IN CHANNEL: FORCES FACTORED TO BS EN 1990(TO BE SIZED BY SPECIALIST) SIZE TO MATCH M16 T-BOLTS
0
12.0 kN
2 × 6.1 kN
2 × 9.9 kN
50
150
BEARING STRIP 20mm (min)
180
≤ 70
PLATE: 150×110×15mm / S235 (min)
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5.1.1 Design forces
Dead load: Mullion, transoms, DGU, coping and blinds.
Vd = 1.35(0.3·7.25 + 4·0.2·1.5 + 0.7·1.5·7.25 + 0.4·1.5·0.9/2 + 0.5) + 1.5·1.0
= 17.4 kN
Hd = 1.5·1.5·1.5·7.25/2 = 12.2 kN
Ld = 1.5·0.5 = 0.8 kN
5.1.2 Mullion bracket
i. Mullion base plate check to BS EN 1993-1-1
MEd = 17.4·25 = 435.0 kN·mm
PL-150×110×15mm / S235 (min)
beff = min{4·25; 110} = 100.0 mm
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·100·15²/6·235/1.0 = 1057.5 kN·mm 0.41 < 1.0
ii. Check weld
σw,Ed = 6·435000/(2·0.707·4·1002) = 46.14 N/mm2
τw//,Ed = 12200/(2·0.707·4·100) = 21.57 N/mm2
fw,Ed = √(2·46.142+3·21.57²) = 75.19 N/mm²
4mm fillet
fw,Rd = 1/0.7·235/1.25 = 268.57 N/mm2 0.26 < 1.00
ii. Bracket levelling bolt to BS EN 1993-1-1 compression member
NEd = 17.4 kN
M20×100mm / 8.8 or A2-70
L = 34 + 16/2 = 42.0 mm
λ = 0.009849·2.0(42+34)√(450)/20 = 1.5878
φ = 0.5[1+0.49(1.5878-0.2)+1.5878²] = 2.101
χ = 1/[2.101+√(2.101²-1.5878²)] = 0.2876
NRd = 0.2876·244.78·450/1.1 = 28.8 kN 0.60 < 1.0
5.1.3 Bracket on slab
i. Bracket sword check to BS EN 1993-1-1
My,Ed = 12.2(65 + 34) = 1207.8 kN·mm
Mz,Ed = 0.8(65 + 34) = 79.2 kN·mm
105mm PL-60×12mm / S235 (min)
My,pl,Rd = 1.2·60²·12/6·235/1.0 = 2030.4 kN·mm 0.59 < 1.0
Mz,pl,Rd = 1.2·60·12²/6·235/1.0 = 406.1 kN·mm 0.20 < 1.0
0.79 < 1.0
ii. Bracket plate
MEd = 17.4·70 +12.2(65+12+34) = 2572.2 kN·mm
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PL-≈400×250×15mm / S235 (min)
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·250·15²/6·235/1.0 = 2643.75 kN·mm 0.97 < 1.0
iii. Cast-in channel forces
Design forces to individual t-bolts:
NSd = 2572.2/(150-20)/2 = 9.9 kN
VSd = 12.2/2 = 6.1 kN
FSd = √(9.9²+6.1²) = 11.63 kN
PEC-TA 49/30 × 350mm (3 anchors) w/ T-bolts M16 / 4.6
FRd = 17.2 kN 0.68 < 1.0
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5.2 Base bracket for M2
Base detail for M2, BR 5.63 [SE(31)L43-XX-5132]
5.2.1 Central base brackets for M2
i. Design forces
Vd = 1.35(0.3·5.4 + 4·0.2·1.5 + 0.6·1.5·5.4 + 0.4·1.5·0.9/2) + 1.5·1.0
= 12.2 kN
Hd = 1.5·1.5·1.5·5.4/2 = 9.1 kN
Ld = 1.5·0.5 = 0.8 kN
ii. Bracket
Use same base plate, levelling bolt and sword as for M1, section 5.1.
iii. Post-drill anchors
NSd = 12.2(41.5+15)/(50) = +13.8 kN
Vx,Sd = + 0.8 kN
Vy,Sd = - 3.0 kN
Mx,Sd = 3.0(77+34) = + 0.33 kN·m
My,Sd = 0.8(77+34) = + 0.09 kN·m
Mz,Sd = 3.0 (135+15) = + 0.45 kN·m
ANCHOR: 2 × MKT BZ+ M12-20/115
LEVEL: M20×100mm / 8.8 or A2-70
PLATE: 210×90×15mm / S235 (min)
ALIGNEMENT WASHER
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BASE PLATE: 300×180×10mm / S235
SWORD: 105mm PL60×12mm / S235
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5.2.2 Eccentric base brackets for M2
Eccentric base detail for M2, BR 5.63a
i. Design forces
Vd = 1.35(0.3·5.4 + 2·0.2·1.5 + 0.6·1.5·5.4/2 + 0.4·1.5·0.9/4) + 1.5·1.0
= 8.0 kN
Hd = 1.5·1.0·1.5·5.4/4 = 3.0 kN
Ld = 1.5·0.5 = 0.8 kN
ii. Post-drill anchors
NSd = 8.0(36.5+15)/55 = + 7.49 kN
Vx,Sd = + 0.8 kN
Vy,Sd = - 3.0 kN
Mx,Sd = 3.0(77+34) = + 0.33 kN·m
My,Sd = 0.8(77+34) = + 0.09 kN·m
Mz,Sd = 3.0 (90+180/2+15) = + 0.58 kN·m
(Refer to MKT anchor calculations next page)
Provide: 2nos. MKT BZ+ M12-20/115
ANCHOR: 2 × MKT BZ+ M12-20/115
BASE PLATE: 400×180×10mm / S235
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5.2.3 Base corner brackets
Base corner bracket detail
ANCHOR: 2 × MKT BZ+ M12-20/115
BASE PLATE: 10mm / S235
LEVEL: M20×100mm / 8.8 or A2-70
PLATE: 15mm / S235 (min)
CORNER MULLION: SHS 160×6 / S235 (min)
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5.3 Base bracket for M3
Base detail for M3, BR 5.64 [SE(31)L43-XX-5133]
i. Design forces
Vd = 1.35(0.2·2.0 + 4·0.2·1.5 + 0.6·1.5·2.0 + 0.4·1.5·0.9/2) + 1.5·1.0
= 6.4 kN
Hd = 1.5·1.5·1.5·2.0/2 = 3.4 kN
Ld = 1.5·0.5 = 0.8 kN
ii. Bracket
Use same base plate, levelling bolt and sword as for M1, section 5.1.
iii. Post-drill anchors
NSd = 6.4(55+15)/(55) = +8.1 kN
Vx,Sd = + 0.8 kN
Vy,Sd = - 3.4 kN
Mx,Sd = 3.4(77+34) = + 0.38 kN·m
My,Sd = 0.8(77+34) = + 0.09 kN·m
ANCHOR: 2 × MKT BZ+ M12-20/115
LEVEL: M20×100mm / 8.8 or A2-70
PLATE: 130×90×15mm / S235 (min)
ALIGNEMENT WASHER
BASE PLATE: 300×B×10mm / S235
SWORD: 105mm PL40×12mm / S235
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5.4 Top bracket for M1
Top Bracket detail for M1 [SE(31)L43-XX-5142]
5.4.1 Design forces
Vd = 0.5 kN
Hd = 17.4·0.3/7.25 + 12.2 = 12.9 kN
Ld = 1.5·1.0 = 1.5 kN
5.4.2 Bracket checks
i. Fixing bolts check to BS EN 1993-1-8
Fv,Ed = 12.9/2 + 1.5·0.5/0.08 = 15.8 kN
M20 / 4.6 (min) or A2-70
Fv,Rd = 0.6·244.8·400/1.25 = 47.00 kN 0.33 < 1.0
Fb,Rd = 1.5·20·5.0·360/1.25 = 43.20 kN 0.36 < 1.0
STUB : 2 × 8mm / S235
END PLATE: 300×250×12mm / S235
200 21.6 kN
14.1 kN
0.25 kN
0.25 kN
0.8 kN
0.8 kN
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BOLT: 1 × M20 / 4.6 or A2-70
VERTICAL SLOT ON RHS: Ø22×60mmHORIZ. SLOT ON PLATES: Ø22×60mm
PLATE WASHER: 60×60×5mm / S235W/ 2 × ISO 8752 – Ø6mm / ST
RHS 120×80 × 5mm / S235
CAST-IN CHANNEL (TO BE SIZED BY SPECIALIST)SIZE TO MATCH M16 T-BOLTS
FORCES FACTORED TO BS EN 1990
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ii. Locking pin check
Fv,Ed = 15.8/2 = 7.91 kN
2 × ISO 8752 – Ø6mm / ST
Fv,Rd = 26.04/2/1.5 = 8.68 kN 0.91 < 1.0
iii. Bracket plate
MEd = 12.9(110+15) = 1612.5 kN·mm
PL-300×250×12mm / S235 (min)
beff = min{4(110+15); 250} = 250 mm
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·250·12²/6·235/1.0 = 1692.0 kN·mm 0.95 < 1.0
5.4.3 Cast-in channel forces
V1x,Sd = V2x,Sd = 1.5/2 = 0.8 kN
V1y,Sd = V2y,Sd = 0.5/2 = 0.25 kN
N1,Sd = 12.9(108.5+25+10+⅔·121.5)/(⅔·121.5)/2 +1.5·500/200
= 21.6 kN
N2,Sd = 12.9(108.5+25+10+⅔·121.5)/(⅔·121.5)/2 - 1.5·500/200
= 14.1 kN
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5.5 Top bracket for M2
Top Bracket detail for M2 [SE(31)L43-XX-5147]
STUB : 2 × 8mm / S235
END PLATE: 300×300×12mm / S235
BOLT: 1 × M20 / 4.6 or A2-70
V. SLOT ON INNER PLATE: Ø22×60mmH. SLOT ON OUTER PLATES: Ø22×60mm
PLATE WASHER: 60×60×5mm / S235W/ 2 × ISO 8752 – Ø6mm / ST
200
17.3 kN
6.1 kN
0.25 kN 0.25 kN
0.8 kN
0.8 kN
CAST-IN CHANNEL (TO BE SIZED BY SPECIALIST)SIZE TO MATCH M16 T-BOLTS
FORCES FACTORED TO BS EN 1990
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5.5.1 Design forces
Vd = = 0.5 kN
Hd = 12.2·0.3/5.4 + 1.5·1.5·1.5·5.4/2 = 9.8 kN
Ld = 1.5·1.0 = 1.5 kN
5.5.2 Bracket checks
i. Fixing bolts check to BS EN 1993-1-8
Fv,Ed = 9.8/2 = 4.9 kN
Ft,Ed = 1.5·750/(45-20) = 45.0 kN
M20 / 4.6 (min) or A2-70
Fv,Rd = 0.6·244.8·400/1.25 = 47.00 kN 0.10 < 1.0
Fb,Rd = 1.5·20·5.0·360/1.25 = 43.20 kN 0.11 < 1.0
Ft,Rd = 0.9·244.8·400/1.25 = 70.50 kN 0.64 < 1.0
ii. Strut end fin
MEd = 1.5·750 = 1125.0 kN·mm
120mm – PL80×20mm / S235 (min)
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·80·20²/6·235/1.0 = 1504.0 kN·mm 0.75 < 1.0
iii. Bracket plate
MEd = 9.8(117+15) = 1293.6 kN·mm
PL-300×300×12mm / S235 (min)
beff = min{4(117+15); 300} = 300 mm
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·300·12²/6·235/1.0 = 2030.4 kN·mm 0.64 < 1.0
5.5.3 Cast-in channel forces
V1x,Sd = V2x,Sd = 1.5·1.0/2 = 0.8 kN
V1y,Sd = V2y,Sd = 0.5/2 = 0.25 kN
N1,Sd = 9.8(117+15+⅔·143)/(⅔·143)/2 +1.5·750/200
= 17.3 kN
N2,Sd = 9.8(35+15+⅔·100)/(⅔·100)/2 - 1.5·750/200
= 6.1 kN
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5.6 Top bracket for M3
Top Bracket detail for M3 [SE(31)L43-XX-5148]
STUB : 2 × 8mm / S235
END PLATE: 300×300×12mm / S235
BOLT: 1 × M20 / 4.6 or A2-70
V. SLOT ON INNER PLATE: Ø22×60mmH. SLOT ON OUTER PLATES: Ø22×60mm
PLATE WASHER: 60×60×5mm / S235W/ 2 × ISO 8752 – Ø6mm / ST
200
9.1 kN
1.6 kN
0.25 kN 0.25 kN
0.8 kN
0.8 kN
CAST-IN CHANNEL (TO BE SIZED BY SPECIALIST)SIZE TO MATCH M16 T-BOLTS
FORCES FACTORED TO BS EN 1990
130
300
130
170
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5.6.1 Design forces
Vd = = 0.5 kN
Hd = 6.4·0.3/1.4 + 1.5·1.5·1.5·1.4/2 = 3.7 kN
Ld = 1.5·1.0 = 1.5 kN
5.6.2 Bracket checks
i. Fixing bolts check to BS EN 1993-1-8
Fv,Ed = 3.7/2 = 1.85 kN
Ft,Ed = 1.5·500/(45-20) = 30.0 kN
M20 / 4.6 (min) or A2-70
Fv,Rd = 0.6·244.8·400/1.25 = 47.00 kN 0.04 < 1.0
Fb,Rd = 1.5·20·5.0·360/1.25 = 43.20 kN 0.04 < 1.0
Ft,Rd = 0.9·244.8·400/1.25 = 70.50 kN 0.42 < 1.0
ii. Strut end fin
MEd = 1.5·500 = 750.0 kN·mm
120mm – PL80×20mm / S235 (min)
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·80·20²/6·235/1.0 = 1504.0 kN·mm 0.50 < 1.0
iii. Bracket plate
MEd = 3.7(130+15) = 536.50 kN·mm
PL-300×300×12mm / S235 (min)
beff = min{4(130+15); 300} = 300 mm
Mpl,Rd = 1.2·300·12²/6·235/1.0 = 2030.4 kN·mm 0.26 < 1.0
5.6.3 Cast-in channel forces
V1x,Sd = V2x,Sd = 1.5·1.0/2 = 0.8 kN
V1y,Sd = V2y,Sd = 0.5/2 = 0.25 kN
N1,Sd = 3.7(130+15+⅔·115)/(⅔·115)/2 +1.5·500/200
= 9.10 kN
N2,Sd = 3.7(130+15+⅔·115)/(⅔·115)/2 - 1.5·500/200
= 1.6 kN
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6 Glass
6.1 Design Approach
IStructE’s “Structural use of glass in buildings” 2nd edition and the draft European standard for determination of the load resistance of glass panes prEN 16612 are used as guidance for the following glass structural calculations.
Design criterion: σd ≤ fg,d
6.1.1 Glass design stress (σd)
FEM analysis of glass panes gives principal stresses to be factored by the partial factors below.
i. Partial factors
Variable action, γQ = 1.2 - for glass used as curtain wall infills for façade / curtain wall
Variable action, γQ = 1.3 - for secondary structures including infills serving as barrier
Variable action, γQ = 1.5 - for glass serving as primary structures
Climatic action, ψ0·γQ = 1.0 - accompanying variable load to leading wind or imposed load
6.1.2 Glass design strength (fg,d)
i. Annealed glass
Design bending strength, fg,d = kmod·ksp·fg;k/γM;A
Characteristic bending strength, fg;k - see table below
Load duration factor, kmod - see table below
Glass surface profile factor, ksp = 1.0 - float glass
Material partial factor, γM;A = 1.6 - annealed glass
ii. Prestressed surface glass
Design bending strength, fg,d = kmod·ksp·fg;k/γM;A + kv(fb;k – fg;k)/γM;v
Characteristic bending strength, fb;k - see table below
Strengthening factor, kv = 0.6 - used either for horizontal or vertical toughening
Material partial factor, γM;v = 1.2 - prestressed surface
Allowable stress for vertical glazing infill panel
Float Glass Types
Bending strength [fg;k, fb;k]
Design Strength [N/mm²]
Wind load* kmod = 0.74
(W) fg,d
Imposed load kmod = 0.89
(L) fg,d
Annealed monolithic (AN) 45 20.8 25.0
Heat-strengthened (HS) 70 33.3 37.5
Thermally toughened (FT) 120 58.3 62.5
Enamelled heat-strengthened 45 20.8 25.0
Enamelled thermally toughened 75 35.8 40.0
Note: * Wind load only or load combination involving wind load. Thermal stress calculation is not in the scope of this calculation.
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6.2 Glass list (Summary)
Glass Minimum Structural Requirements
Glass type Max. Size Imposed loads Composition a (Minimum Requirements) Outer / AS / Inner [mm] b × h [m] qk[kN/m]; Qk[kN] @ Δh[m]
GT-1 (fixed and doors) Vertical edges toggle fixed and horiz. edges capped
1.50 × 5.16 1.5;[email protected] / 1.5;[email protected] 66.2 (AN) / AS / 88.2 (HS) with frit
GT-2 (lower fixed) Vertical and top edges toggle fixed and bottom edge capped
1.45 × 5.28 - ; 0.5@h/2 / 1.5;[email protected] 66.2 (AN) / AS / 66.2 (AN)
GT-3 (upper fixed) Vertical and bottom edges toggle fixed and top edge capped
1.50 × 1.55 - ; 0.5@h/2 / - ; 0.5@h/2 44.2 (AN) / AS / 8 (HS) with frit
Notes: a Thermal safety check is not covered in these structural calculations.
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6.3 Glass check GT-1
6.3.1 Effective glass thickness, load sharing and climatic loads
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Double glazed unit a = 1.500 m Shorter side of DGU
b = 5.160 m Longer side of DGU
Composition: d1o + d1i = 6 + 6 mmt1 = 0.76 mm 1 hr. G 1 = 0.37 N/mm²
dSZR ≤ 16 mm Air space thickness
d2o + d2i = 8 + 8 mmt2 = 0.76 mm G 2 = 0.37 N/mm²
Effective thickness: Is1 = 137.093 Stiffness [ASTM E:1300]Γ1 = 0.35 Shear transfer coefficient
d1ef,w = 10.04 mm Effective thickness for deflection (12)d1ef,σ = 10.98 mm Effective thickness for stress (13)
Is2 = 306.95 Stiffness [ASTM E:1300]Γ2 = 0.29 Shear transfer coefficient
d2ef,w = 12.79 mm Effective thickness for deflection (12)d2ef,σ = 14.09 mm Effective thickness for stress (13)
Climatic effects a/b = 0.29 Aspect ratio
k5 = 0.068 Coefficient for volume per load Table B.3
δ1 = d1ef,w3/(d1ef,w
3+d2ef,w
3) = 0.326 Factor of load shared by outerleaf glass (C1)
a* = 28.9(dSZR∙δ1∙d2ef,w3/k5)
1/4 = 577 mm Characteristic length (C4)
ϕ = 1/[1+(a/a*)4] = 0.0215 Insulating unit factor (C3)
Summer: ∆Ts = 27 °K Temperature difference, c 1 = 0.340 kPa/°K
∆pmet,s = -3 kN/m² Difference of meteorological and atmospheric pressure
∆Hs = 700 m Local height difference, c 2 = 0.012 kPa/m
p0,s = c1∙∆Ts - ∆pmet,s + c2∙∆Hs = 20.6 kN/m² Isochore pressure at summer
ps = ϕ∙p0,s = 0.44 kN/m² Effective internal positive pressure
Winter: ∆Tw = -27 °K Temperature difference, c 1 = 0.340 kPa/°K
∆pmet,s = 6 kN/m² Difference of meteorological and atmospheric pressure
∆Hs = -400 m Local height difference, c 2 = 0.012 kPa/m
p0,w = c1∙∆Tw - ∆pmet,w + c2∙∆Hw = -20.0 kN/m² Isochore pressure at winter
pw = ϕ∙p0,w = -0.43 kN/m² Effective internal negative pressure
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6.3.2 Glass check
Refer to FEM analysis results in section 6.3.3.
i. Stress check - Outer laminated annealed pane
Wind load, σd = 12.89 N/mm² < (W) fg,d = 20.8 N/mm²
Imposed load only, σd = 14.60 N/mm² < (L) fg,d = 25.0 N/mm²
ii. Stress check - Inner laminated heat-strengthened pane with frits
Wind load, σd = 12.44 N/mm² < (W) fg,d = 20.8 N/mm²
Imposed load only, σd = 16.08 N/mm² < (L) fg,d = 25.0 N/mm²
iii. Deflection check
Max. δ = 6.88 mm < min{1500/65;25} = 23.08 mm
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6.3.3 FEM Analysis
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6.4 Glass check GT-2
6.4.1 Effective glass thickness, load sharing and climatic loads
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Double glazed unit a = 1.450 m Shorter side of DGU
b = 5.280 m Longer side of DGU
Composition: d1o + d1i = 6 + 6 mm
t1 = 0.76 mm 1 hr. G 1 = 0.37 N/mm²
dSZR ≤ 16 mm Air space thickness
d2o + d2i = 6 + 6 mm
t2 = 0.76 mm G 2 = 0.37 N/mm²
Effective thickness: Is1 = 137.093 Stiffness [ASTM E:1300]
Γ1 = 0.34 Shear transfer coefficient
d1ef ,w = 9.95 mm Effective thickness for deflection (12)
d1ef ,σ = 10.91 mm Effective thickness for stress (13)
Is2 = 137.093 Stiffness [ASTM E:1300]
Γ2 = 0.34 Shear transfer coefficient
d2ef ,w = 9.95 mm Effective thickness for deflection (12)
d2ef ,σ = 10.91 mm Effective thickness for stress (13)
Climatic effects a/b = 0.27 Aspect ratio
k5 = 0.070 Coefficient for volume per load Table B.3
δ1 = d1ef ,w3/(d1ef ,w
3+d2ef ,w3) = 0.500 Factor of load shared by outerleaf glass (C1)
a* = 28.9(dSZR∙δ1∙d2ef ,w3/k5)
1/4 = 530 mm Characteristic length (C4)
ϕ = 1/[1+(a/a*)4] = 0.0175 Insulating unit factor (C3)
Summer: ∆Ts = 27 °K Temperature difference, c 1 = 0.340 kPa/°K
∆pmet,s = -3 kN/m² Difference of meteorological and atmospheric pressure
∆Hs = 700 m Local height difference, c 2 = 0.012 kPa/m
p0,s = c1∙∆Ts - ∆pmet,s + c2∙∆Hs = 20.6 kN/m² Isochore pressure at summer
ps = ϕ∙p0,s = 0.36 kN/m² Effective internal positive pressure
Winter: ∆Tw = -27 °K Temperature difference, c 1 = 0.340 kPa/°K
∆pmet,s = 6 kN/m² Difference of meteorological and atmospheric pressure
∆Hs = -400 m Local height difference, c 2 = 0.012 kPa/m
p0,w = c1∙∆Tw - ∆pmet,w + c2∙∆Hw = -20.0 kN/m² Isochore pressure at winter
pw = ϕ∙p0,w = -0.35 kN/m² Effective internal negative pressure
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6.4.2 Glass check
Refer to FEM analysis results in section 6.4.3.
i. Stress check - Outer laminated annealed pane
Wind load, σd = 13.85 N/mm² < (W) fg,d = 20.8 N/mm²
Imposed load only, σd = 12.44 N/mm² < (L) fg,d = 25.0 N/mm²
ii. Stress check - Inner laminated annealed pane
Wind load, σd = 13.87 N/mm² < (W) fg,d = 20.8 N/mm²
Imposed load only, σd = 23.47 N/mm² < (L) fg,d = 25.0 N/mm²
iii. Deflection check
Max. δ = 7.07 mm < min{1450/65;25} = 22.3 mm
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