An Overview of Tempered Glass Load Bearing Capability and Mechanical Behavior

Abstract

The study explores if tempered or strengthened with wire meshes, a single glass layer can be termed protective glass. Tempered glass demolishes into small fragments with harsh corners when it fractures. Because of the fracture pattern (fractures in pieces), heat- or chemically pre-stressed glass panel cannot be called safety glass panel until laminated. Bending experiments were run, and the bending strength of single-layer tempered and float glass panel was calculated using well-known formulae. In the context of float and tempered glass panel, the computed values for surface complexation using ultimate strain were matched to the bending strength findings. The following question arises: are the strains measured in the centre of the glass and towards the edge comparable? Strain measurements were also taken on the surface of packed samples in the centre and towards the edge of the glass. Fractures with tiny sharp points characterize glass errors. Despite careful manufacturing and maintenance of glass panes, hits by sharp particles or environmental effects can produce surface flaws. Glass manufacturing processes, such as edge polishing, have an impact on glass strength and can produce defects that spread during the glass's lifespan.