Maximizing the Twist of Cold Formed Glazing

Enclos is conducting ongoing research into cold formed (elastically deformed) glazing.  This paper expands on previous finite element modeling and physical testing undertaken.  The research aims to develop an understanding of surface buckling of perimeter-supported, monolithic glass that has been e...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:939c1e54b3b64373bac1aeb66211503b2021-12-04T05:12:30ZMaximizing the Twist of Cold Formed Glazing10.7480/cgc.5.22302589-8019https://doaj.org/article/939c1e54b3b64373bac1aeb66211503b2016-06-01T00:00:00Zhttps://proceedings.challengingglass.com/index.php/cgc/article/view/188https://doaj.org/toc/2589-8019 Enclos is conducting ongoing research into cold formed (elastically deformed) glazing.  This paper expands on previous finite element modeling and physical testing undertaken.  The research aims to develop an understanding of surface buckling of perimeter-supported, monolithic glass that has been elastically deformed in torsion.  By extension of previous research, strategies are found to maximize the achievable twist of the glass as limited by strength or stability.  This paper includes a detailed investigation of these strategies, incorporating results from finite element models and data from physical testing.  The magnitude of twist achieved by elastic deformation of flat glass can be maximized primarily by reducing the short dimension of glass while also reducing the thickness.   The thickness of the glass plays a secondary role in optimizing the magnitude of twist achievable.  If the lite is too thin, buckling will govern.  If it is too thick, stresses due to the elastic deformation during the cold forming process will govern.  A set of plots based on the research also helps convey the relationship between thickness, short dimension, aspect ratio, and achievable twist magnitude. A. BensendChallenging Glass ConferencearticleCold Formed GlassBucklingElastic DeformationTorsionStabilityClay industries. Ceramics. GlassTP785-869ENChallenging Glass Conference Proceedings, Vol 5 (2016)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Cold Formed Glass
Buckling
Elastic Deformation
Torsion
Stability
Clay industries. Ceramics. Glass
TP785-869
spellingShingle Cold Formed Glass
Buckling
Elastic Deformation
Torsion
Stability
Clay industries. Ceramics. Glass
TP785-869
A. Bensend
Maximizing the Twist of Cold Formed Glazing
description Enclos is conducting ongoing research into cold formed (elastically deformed) glazing.  This paper expands on previous finite element modeling and physical testing undertaken.  The research aims to develop an understanding of surface buckling of perimeter-supported, monolithic glass that has been elastically deformed in torsion.  By extension of previous research, strategies are found to maximize the achievable twist of the glass as limited by strength or stability.  This paper includes a detailed investigation of these strategies, incorporating results from finite element models and data from physical testing.  The magnitude of twist achieved by elastic deformation of flat glass can be maximized primarily by reducing the short dimension of glass while also reducing the thickness.   The thickness of the glass plays a secondary role in optimizing the magnitude of twist achievable.  If the lite is too thin, buckling will govern.  If it is too thick, stresses due to the elastic deformation during the cold forming process will govern.  A set of plots based on the research also helps convey the relationship between thickness, short dimension, aspect ratio, and achievable twist magnitude.
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title_short Maximizing the Twist of Cold Formed Glazing
title_full Maximizing the Twist of Cold Formed Glazing
title_fullStr Maximizing the Twist of Cold Formed Glazing
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