Improving Bending Behaviour of Laminated Glass Using Novel Treatment Methods
Shashkant Chaturvedi, Saurav Kumar, Ajitanshu Vedrtnam
Abstract
Laminated glasses (LGs) are used frequently for load-bearing applications. The present work reports the newly developed ways to improve the load-bearing ability of LG. A three-point bending tests were conducted following the ASTM D790-03 before and after treatment. The load-bearing ability of treated LG sample was found superior to untreated LG. The fracture pattern of the treated LG was uniform in comparison to the untreated LG as impurities and defects were reduced during treatment. The mechanics of increased bending strength and modified fracture is also discussed with reference to the effects of thermo-chemical treatment of LG.
Topics & Concepts
BendingMathematicsBiomedical engineeringMedicineMaterials scienceComposite materialStructural engineeringEngineeringStructural Analysis of Composite MaterialsGlass properties and applicationsRecycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production