Vidro estrutural: caracterização do material e estudo de caso

Abstract

This study aimed to characterize the glass as a structural element presenting the particularities that influence the design of the structural glass project, as well as define the types of glass; describe its characteristics and singularities; present standards that assist in the testing and design of structural glass; verify the properties of the glass by non-destructive test; and present a practical example with the use of structural glass. A bibliographic research was used as a method for collecting data, by a study about the properties, types, connections and standards related to the tests and design of the glass; and the practical example, using computational models in the software’s SAP2000, Autodesk Robot and SJ MEPLA®, as well as conducting tests to the evaluation of the glass structural behavior. From the analysis results, it was possible to understand the importance of knowing the glass characteristics and its structural performance, to facilitate the development of projects. The lack of national standards is the biggest challenge in the glass structures design. Finally, through the study, it was possible to understand the performance of glass as a structural element and the importance of the design recommendations