Structural glass assembly - Revision history

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	Structural glass typically has additional thickness and strength compared to conventional, framed glass assemblies. It is generally formed using toughened glass or laminated glass. Structural glass assemblies are typically bespoke and so can be expensive.		Structural glass typically has additional thickness and strength compared to conventional, framed glass assemblies. It is generally formed using toughened glass or laminated glass. Structural glass assemblies are typically bespoke and so can be expensive.

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−	The term 'structural glass' refers to a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass itself rather than by a supporting frame.	+	The term 'structural glass' refers to a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass itself rather than by a supporting frame. This can create a brighter enclosed space, a clearer view into and out of a space, and a feeling of 'lightness' compared to more massive conventional types of structure.

	Types of structural glass assembly can include:		Types of structural glass assembly can include:
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	* Lift shafts.		* Lift shafts.
	* Glass facades and canopies.		* Glass facades and canopies.
−	* Frameless windows.	+	* Frameless windows (although not all frameless windows are structural).
		+	* Shower enclosures.

−	Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies. This might include glass fins and beams to give additional support to the structure, or hidden fixings.	+	Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies. This might include glass fins and beams to give additional support to the structure, or the use of minimal or hidden fixings.

	Composite structures may include elements of structural glass, supported by conventional structures such as cable nets, space frames, beams and columns and so on.		Composite structures may include elements of structural glass, supported by conventional structures such as cable nets, space frames, beams and columns and so on.

−	Structural glass typically has additional thickness and strength compared to conventional, framed glass assemblies.	+	Structural glass typically has additional thickness and strength compared to conventional, framed glass assemblies. It is generally formed using toughened glass or laminated glass. Structural glass assemblies are typically bespoke and so can be expensive.
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−	Structural glass assemblies are typically bespoke and so can be expensive.	+

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	The term 'structural glass' refers to a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass itself rather than by a supporting frame.		The term 'structural glass' refers to a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass itself rather than by a supporting frame.
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	* Glass floors.		* Glass floors.
	* Frameless glass roofs and rooflights.		* Frameless glass roofs and rooflights.
−	* Glass balustrades.	+	* Glass balustrades and staircases.
−	* Glass walls/facades.	+	* Glass walls and partitions.
		+	* Lift shafts.
		+	* Glass facades and canopies.
	* Frameless windows.		* Frameless windows.

−	Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies.	+	Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies. This might include glass fins and beams to give additional support to the structure, or hidden fixings.

−	~~Structural~~ glass ~~typically has additional thickness and strength compared to~~ conventional, ~~framed glass assemblies. Bespoke fixing details that are suitable for the specific building are used to support the installation. In order to achieve a completely clear glass assembly~~, ~~the fixing elements (such as hidden channels~~ and ~~steel angles) are often concealed by the building finishes~~.	+	Composite structures may include elements of structural glass, supported by conventional structures such as cable nets, space frames, beams and columns and so on.

−	~~There are no standardised details for structural~~ glass assemblies~~; instead, every installation is designed~~ bespoke~~. This means they~~ can be ~~quite~~ expensive~~. However, the size restrictions imposed by the framing systems or the maximum weights for glass facades do not apply, allowing for large glass installations according to design specifications~~.	+	Structural glass typically has additional thickness and strength compared to conventional, framed glass assemblies.
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		+	Structural glass assemblies are typically bespoke and so can be expensive.

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	The term 'structural glass' refers to a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass itself rather than by a supporting frame.		The term 'structural glass' refers to a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass itself rather than by a supporting frame.

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−	~~Structural~~ glass ~~is a wide-reaching term for a type of cladding that comprises~~ a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass. The amount of structural load that the glass will carry is dependent on its position and purpose. For example, the load requirement of a glass wall will be different from that of a glass floor, needing to withstand loading in a perpendicular direction rather than ~~loading from foot traffic across its surface~~.	+	The term 'structural glass' refers to a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass itself rather than by a supporting frame.

−	Types of structural glass assembly include:	+	Types of structural glass assembly can include:

	* Glass floors.		* Glass floors.
−	* ~~Glass~~ roofs and rooflights.	+	* Frameless glass roofs and rooflights.
	* Glass balustrades.		* Glass balustrades.
	* Glass walls/facades.		* Glass walls/facades.
−	* Glass extensions.	+	* Frameless windows.
−	* Curved glass.	+
−	* Frameless ~~oriel box windows.~~	+
−	* Frameless ‘picture’ windows.	+

−	Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies~~. It is important to carefully consider the building structure and wall construction as well as the proposed building finishes~~.	+	Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies.

−	~~Due to the~~ additional thickness and strength ~~of structural~~ glass assemblies~~, there is no requirement for a framing system~~. Bespoke fixing details that are suitable for the specific building are used to support the installation. In order to achieve a completely clear glass assembly, the fixing elements (such as hidden channels and steel angles) are often concealed by the building finishes.	+	Structural glass typically has additional thickness and strength compared to conventional, framed glass assemblies. Bespoke fixing details that are suitable for the specific building are used to support the installation. In order to achieve a completely clear glass assembly, the fixing elements (such as hidden channels and steel angles) are often concealed by the building finishes.

	There are no standardised details for structural glass assemblies; instead, every installation is designed bespoke. This means they can be quite expensive. However, the size restrictions imposed by the framing systems or the maximum weights for glass facades do not apply, allowing for large glass installations according to design specifications.		There are no standardised details for structural glass assemblies; instead, every installation is designed bespoke. This means they can be quite expensive. However, the size restrictions imposed by the framing systems or the maximum weights for glass facades do not apply, allowing for large glass installations according to design specifications.

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	Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies. It is important to carefully consider the building structure and wall construction as well as the proposed building finishes.		Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies. It is important to carefully consider the building structure and wall construction as well as the proposed building finishes.

−	Due to the additional thickness and strength of structural glass assemblies, there is no requirement for a framing system. Bespoke fixing details that are suitable for the specific building are used to support the installation. In order to achieve a completely clear glass assembly, the fixing elements (such as hidden channels and steel angles) are ~~typically~~ concealed by the building finishes.	+	Due to the additional thickness and strength of structural glass assemblies, there is no requirement for a framing system. Bespoke fixing details that are suitable for the specific building are used to support the installation. In order to achieve a completely clear glass assembly, the fixing elements (such as hidden channels and steel angles) are often concealed by the building finishes.

	There are no standardised details for structural glass assemblies; instead, every installation is designed bespoke. This means they can be quite expensive. However, the size restrictions imposed by the framing systems or the maximum weights for glass facades do not apply, allowing for large glass installations according to design specifications.		There are no standardised details for structural glass assemblies; instead, every installation is designed bespoke. This means they can be quite expensive. However, the size restrictions imposed by the framing systems or the maximum weights for glass facades do not apply, allowing for large glass installations according to design specifications.

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Structural glass is a wide-reaching term for a type of cladding that comprises a frameless assembly of glass where a portion of the structural load is taken by the glass. The amount of structural load that the glass will carry is dependent on its position and purpose. For example, the load requirement of a glass wall will be different from that of a glass floor, needing to withstand loading in a perpendicular direction rather than loading from foot traffic across its surface.

Types of structural glass assembly include:

* Glass floors.
* Glass roofs and rooflights.
* Glass balustrades.
* Glass walls/facades.
* Glass extensions.
* Curved glass.
* Frameless oriel box windows.
* Frameless ‘picture’ windows.

Accurate glass specification and fixing details are essential for the safe and secure installation of structural glass assemblies. It is important to carefully consider the building structure and wall construction as well as the proposed building finishes.

Due to the additional thickness and strength of structural glass assemblies, there is no requirement for a framing system. Bespoke fixing details that are suitable for the specific building are used to support the installation. In order to achieve a completely clear glass assembly, the fixing elements (such as hidden channels and steel angles) are typically concealed by the building finishes.

There are no standardised details for structural glass assemblies; instead, every installation is designed bespoke. This means they can be quite expensive. However, the size restrictions imposed by the framing systems or the maximum weights for glass facades do not apply, allowing for large glass installations according to design specifications.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Building fabric.
* Cladding.
* Curtain wall systems.
* Curved glass.
* Glass.
* Glass mullion system.
* Glazing.
* Rooflight.
* Window.

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