A new experimental test set-up for investigating impact resistance of laminated glass

S. Van Dam, J. Pelfrene, W. Van Paepegem, J. Degrieck, D. Lecompte, J. Vantomme

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    Abstract

    Standardised test methods to assess impact resistance of laminated glass panels, such as EN 356, classify the outcomes based on a discrete, visual basis, with no instrumentation being used to investigate the dynamic behaviour. In this research, an experimental campaign with an extensively instrumented small-scale drop weight set-up is presented. The set-up is fitted with a force sensor, an accelerometer and displacement sensor. Furthermore the specimen are equipped with strain gauges and are filmed with a high-speed camera. Next, how to process the data is described. Quantitative data can thus be extracted from an experimental campaign, instead of mere qualitative information. It is clear better instrumented test methods, such as the one presented, are necessary to further develop adequate material models for laminated glass subjected to impact loading.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationCOST Action TU0905 Mid-Term Conference on Structural Glass - Proceedings of COST Action TU0905 Mid-Term Conference on Structural Glass
    PublisherCRC Press
    Pages359-366
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Print)9781138000445
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventCOST Action TU0905 Mid-Term Conference on Structural Glass - Porec, Croatia
    Duration: 18 Apr 201319 Apr 2013

    Publication series

    NameCOST Action TU0905 Mid-Term Conference on Structural Glass - Proceedings of COST Action TU0905 Mid-Term Conference on Structural Glass

    Conference

    ConferenceCOST Action TU0905 Mid-Term Conference on Structural Glass
    Country/TerritoryCroatia
    CityPorec
    Period18/04/1319/04/13

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