Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance

10.1520/e2188 ◽  
2008 ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Test Method ◽  
Unit Performance ◽  
Glass Unit

scholarly journals The risks associated with falling parts of glazed facades in case of fire

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bartłomiej Sędłak ◽  
Jacek Kinowski ◽  
Paweł Sulik ◽  
Grzegorz Kimbar
Keyword(s):  
Fire Test ◽  
Fire Spread ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Outer Side ◽  
Tempered Glass ◽  
Safety Requirements ◽  
Laboratory Results ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Glass Unit

Abstract Arguably, one of the most important requirement a building have to meet in case of fire is to ensure the safe evacuation of its users and the work of rescue teams. Consequently, issues related to the risks associated with falling parts of facades are fairly well known around Europe. Even though not equally well defined as other fire safety requirements concerning glazed facades, there is plenty of test methods for assessment of facades regarding falling parts, mostly based on an approach related to fire spread. In this paper selection of test method for assessment of facades regarding falling parts is briefly presented. However, focus of this work is on fire test of typical glazed segment of façade performed in ITB Laboratory. Results of the test positively verifies conjecture that solutions with glass units configured with thin, tempered glass panes on the outer side should pose no threat. However, the question has been raised whether the behaviour of other glass unit solutions (with additional coatings or laminated) would be similar.

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