STRUCTURAL USE OF GLASS

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1 STRUCTURAL USE OF GLASS Advanced course for building professionals October 8, 2010 Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, BC 6.0 PDHs Sponsored by Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia Technische Universität Dresden HELABA

2 STRUCTURAL USE OF GLASS Advanced course for building professionals Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver BC October 8, 2010 Stefan Unnerwehr, Technische Universität Dresden COURSE OVERVIEW The unique physical and aesthetic properties of glass, which make it a suitable material for windows, were already used highly valued by the Romans. Glass is an elusive material, requiring careful treatment and handling due to its brittleness, that in the past was almost always used exclusively as a structurally subordinate infi ll material largely due to prevalent uncertainty of its structural behavior. As a transparent or translucent component of the building envelope, glass serves to act as a fi lter protecting the enclosed space from surrounding conditions such as weather, temperature, sound and pollution while simultaneously acting as a source of external light from the sun. Furthermore, it defi nes space without materializing its boundaries while guarding the building-user s privacy and safety. Nowadays, the function of glass components changed from a mere infill element to members of the structural system itself. Large windows or façade elements require a proper and careful consideration of the material properties. Advanced applications such as glass beams and fi ns or alternative fi xing methods such as point fi xings or structural bonding challenge the structural engineer to take additional requirements into account. Not only the mere static problem as a matter of calculation has to be solved, but also the post breakage behaviour, structural detailing, and ageing of plastic materials. Due to the novel use of glass not all applications are regulated by and based on codes, standards, or guidelines. Even specifi c and necessary material properties are not suffi ciently determined. The idea of using glass, not only as a subordinate infi ll panel, but rather, intentionally to employ and exploit this material s structural, thermal and aesthetic advantages in specifi c applications, calls for an interdisciplinary design process which involves architects, as well as structural engineers and material scientists. The primary goal of this 2nd seminar is to further develop the knowledge and skills covered within the 1st course and to provide building professionals from various backgrounds an advanced understanding of glass design and engineering.

3 COURSE SCHEDULE Friday, October 8, 2010 Speakers Professor Bernhard Weller, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany Dipl.-Ing. Philipp Krampe, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany 09:00 am - 10:30 am Different aspects on glass Introduction Structural Use of Glass Review Functional Glazing 10:30 am - 10:45 am Coffee break 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Structural design principles I Structural Sealant Glazing Impact Loads on IGU s Triple Glazing Climatic Loads 12:15 pm - 01:30 pm Lunch break 01:30 pm - 03:15 pm Structural design principles II Glass Beams and Fins Point Fixed Glazing Experimental Testing of Glass Structures 03:15 pm - 03:30 pm Coffee break 03:30 pm - 04:00 pm Research and Development Adhesive Bonding in Glass Constructions 04:00 pm - 05:00 pm Open discussion and questions Moderated by a local engineer, industrial representative and TU Dresden

4 The Institute of Building Construction at Technische Universität Dresden The Institute of Building Construction at the Technische Universität Dresden, directed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Weller, covers a wide spectrum of building construction topics with a balanced approach between research and teaching. Aside from traditional aspects of building construction, the structural use of glass forms a major component of institute lectures. Research and development is conducted in close collaboration with industrial and institutional partners, thereby addressing current and future demands within the building industry. Among the primary research fi elds are applications of structural glass and energy performance of building envelopes. More specifi cally, glazing topics focus on the use and development of composite materials; the structural connection of glass elements; and the use of adhesive connections. The aesthetic and structural design of photovoltaic elements, as well as the building physics of facades, are pertinent areas of interest related to energy performance of building envelopes. Stefan Unnerwehr, Technische Universität Dresden Bernhard Weller Professor and Director of the Institute of Building Construction Technische Universität Dresden Philipp Krampe Structural Engineer Institute of Building Construction Technische Universität Dresden Bernhard Weller is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Institute of Building Construction at Technische Universität Dresden. He studied civil engineering at RWTH Aachen and began his career as a research assistant at the Institute of Concrete Structures in Aachen. Previous to his appointment as Professor at the Institute of Building Construction in 1996, he worked as an engineering consultant with an emphasis on structural design. His expertise lies in the design, testing, and use of glass, and so it follows that his research interests focus on the material appropriate design of glass, as well as adhesive glass connections. In 2005 he lectured as a Visiting Professor at Columbia University in New York. Philipp Krampe is a research assistant at the Institute of Building Construction at Technische Universität Dresden. He graduated with a degree in structural engineering from the Technical University Berlin. After completing his degree he worked as a structural engineer for fi ve years at several engineering offi ces. His primary responsibilities included the structural design of buildings using various materials and systems, comprising high rise buildings, as well as project coordination while his work in Dubai for 1.5 years. At the Institue of Building Construction he is now involved in the research of glass constructions and holding lectures pertaining to facade design and structural use of glass. Open Discussion At the end of the seminar there will be sufficient time for an open discussion and questions from the auditorium. Apart from the topics presented, the participants are invited to contribute to the seminar by providing their questions in advance so that the moderators can specifi cally address common aspects of interest. This may comprise the glass production, the glass processing and glass design as well as the local and regional situation in terms of approvals. Representatives from local engineering offi ces, the glass industry, and the lecturers will moderate this session.

5 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Event Details Venue: Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC Date: Friday, October 8, 2010 Time: 8:30am Check-in. Seminar 9:00am - 5:00pm Registration Fees SEABC Members: $325 +HST early-bird registration up to and including Sep 24, 2010 $400 +HST registration between Sep 25 Oct 1, 2010 SEABC Student Members: $250 +HST registration up to Oct 1, 2009 Non-SEABC Members: $425 +HST early-bird registration up to and including Sep 24, 2010 $500 +HST registration between Sep 25 Oct 1, 2010 To register by credit card, please visit: If you prefer to pay by cheque, please use the Mail-in Form attached. Additional Information Professional Development Credits: Following successful completion of the seminar, participants will receive a certificate showing a credit of 6 Professional Development Hours (PDH). Handout Materials: Each seminar participant will receive a handout package containing the seminar slides. Lunch and refreshments: Plated lunch and coffee during breaks will be provided. Please state any food allergies or specific dietary requirements in your application. Parking: Sutton Place Hotel offers underground parking at $20/day (not included in registration fee). Webcast: There will be no webcast for this event. Registration Deadline: For all categories, registration closes 11pm on Oct 1, There will be no option to register at the door. Cancellations: Cancellations will be accepted and refunded up to Sep 24, 2010, minus a $75 administration fee. No refunds will be given after Sep 24, Sponsorship Opportunity: If your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact SEABC. Contact: seminars@seabc.ca

6 Contact Information: Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia Mail-in Registration Form: Structural Use of Glass Advanced Course October 8, 2010 You can also register online! (secure credit card payment via PayPal) Name of Firm, Organization or Individual (Receipt will be issued in this name to provided below) Mailing Address Street Address City, Province Postal Code Other Information Telephone (receipt will be issued to this ) Registration Fees: (Registration Closes October 1, 2010) Available through Oct 1, 2010 ONLY Name(s) of Attendees(s) SEABC Membership Number (Required for Member discount) SEABC Member $400 Student Member $250 Non-Member $500 Fees 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ Check one box per attendee SUBTOTAL: $ Early Bird Discount: (this discount is not available to students or after Sep 24, 2010) deduct PAID registration postmarked on or before Sep 24, 2010 deduct $75 per attendee No. of attendees x $75 = $ SUBTOTAL FEES $ ADD 12% HST $ TOTAL (PAYMENT ENCLOSED) Cheque payable to SEABC $ Mail this form and payment to: SEABC SEMINARS # West 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N5 Contact: seminars@seabc.ca Registration will be confirmed via . Registration cannot be guaranteed if received after Oct 1, An administration fee of $75 will apply to all cancellations received before Sep 24, No refunds given after Sep 24, 2010.