The Chronology of Historical Glass Constructions
Glass surfaces are characteristic elements of façades and make a significant contribution to the authenticity of architectural monuments. Glass as a material is considered an important testimony of its time.
Franziska Rehde +4 more
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Optimization of Window Design in Hospital Rooms for Effective Access to Daylight [PDF]
Proper access to natural light entails a multitude of consequences for human beings, making it a highly significant aspect within the hospital setting. In consequence, it is imperative to undertake an appropriate optimization of windows in architectural ...
Rodríguez Paula +3 more
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Exploration and practice of zero-carbon intra-park in the context of Carbon peaking and Carbon neutrality Goals: A case study on an intra-park [PDF]
Aiming at the planning of zero carbon park under the background of double carbon, tins paper takes an industrial park as an example, and analyzes and evaluates the industrial planning situation, energy resources situation and energy plaiming situation of
Zhang Jun +7 more
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Experimental Investigation on Post-tensioned Spannglass Beams during Temperature Loads
Recent research work focused on material efficient and safe structural use of glass beams. Reinforcing and post-tensioning of those structures in the style of reinforced concrete are promising options.
M. Engelmann, P. Bukieda, B. Weller
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Exploratory Study on the Load-Bearing Behaviour of Laminated Glass Beams Exposed to Fire
All-glass structures have become increasingly popular with architects and builders in recent years. Glass surfaces are becoming larger and more impressive, while connections are being decreased to obtain maximum transparency. The supporting structure of
Maximilian Möckel +2 more
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Experimental Study on Durability of IGU Sealant Constructions
The saving of energy has been an important topic for the last years. However, not only for building constructions but also in the field of naval architecture the energy revolution affected the used materials.
B. Weller, M. Köhler, M. Engelmann
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Glass-Steel Beams as Structural Members of Façades
Glass used in structural applications enables a higher level of transparency in façades. However, attention should be paid to the material specific properties, such as brittleness and its incapability of plastic deformation.
B. Weller, A. Meier, T. Weimar
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Permanent Hydrothermal Exposure on Load-bearing Adhesives in Glass Constructions
The German research team FABIG develops a bioenergy building skin including modules of glass which contain a liquid medium processing biomass. Inside the facade modules, load-bearing adhesives were applied that are subject to permanent water exposure ...
Elisabeth Aßmus +2 more
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This paper is about the shear capacity of partition walls in old buildings based on shear tests which were carried out under real conditions in an existing building.
Korjenic Sinan +3 more
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Abstract of: A numerical and experimental approach to cold-bent timber-glass composite elements
The current rise of wooden constructions, which is encouraged by a strong trend towards sustainability of our buildings, also engenders innovation in facade design and materials.
Felix Nicklisch +2 more
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