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- Jun 18, 2009
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I have been asked to size the thickness of store front glass. The glass panel is 6 w'x10 h'. The panel is supported on top and bottom only. In the past, I have always used the ASTM1300.. For this project the 10' is beyond the limitations of the chart.. See attached PDF.
For reference the builder said they wanted to use 9/16 laminate and that they have used that thickness for similar projects. Per the chart, a 10' length of glass would fail in deflection for all thicknesses. Before I tell the architect they need a bunch of mulls, I am hoping I can find another reference
I feel like I must be missing something since I feel like I see 10' tall store fronts all the time, Any help will be appreciated.
I have been asked to size the thickness of store front glass. The glass panel is 6 w'x10 h'. The panel is supported on top and bottom only. In the past, I have always used the ASTM1300.. For this project the 10' is beyond the limitations of the chart.. See attached PDF.
For reference the builder said they wanted to use 9/16 laminate and that they have used that thickness for similar projects. Per the chart, a 10' length of glass would fail in deflection for all thicknesses. Before I tell the architect they need a bunch of mulls, I am hoping I can find another reference
I feel like I must be missing something since I feel like I see 10' tall store fronts all the time, Any help will be appreciated.
