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SUMMARY:Novel Architectural Glass Connections - James Watson
DTSTART:20110506T143000Z
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CONTACT:Lorna Everett
DESCRIPTION:There has been relatively little research in glass connections
 \, and until recently the only option for joints in high stress applicatio
 ns was bolted connections and fully toughened glass. However the use of bo
 lted connections in glass is somewhat surprising as they are inherently in
 efficient. Adhesives have been identified as a potential alternative to bo
 lted connections. However\, there are uncertainties about the long-term pe
 rformance of high strength adhesives\, resulting in large safety factors. 
 This presentation introduces low temperature brazing or soldering as an al
 ternative technology for creating structural glass bonds that combines the
  long-term reliability of metals with the strength characteristics of bond
 ed connections.\n
LOCATION:Engineering Department - **LR4**
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