The Window Glass Design 5 single lite window looks nearly the same as the old, but for those using the standard and deluxe packages, don't be deceived, it has a lot more power.
- Allows the input of all the pertinent information for a window including, window glass construction, edge support, dimensions, window glass thickness, long- and short-duration loading, window glass type, and more.
- Performs calculations for the following window glass types and constructions supported on 1, 2, 3 and 4 sides:
monolithic glass types
- annealed
- heat strengthened
- fully tempered
symmetric and asymmetric laminated glass
- annealed
- heat strengthened
- fully tempered
- Performs calculations for the following window glass types and constructions supported on 4 sides: o double glazed insulating glass units o triple glazed insulating glass units
- Performs calculations for aspect ratios from 1 to 10 for all window glass types and constructions supported on four sides
- Selects the appropriate values from the charts and tables and performs the computations specified in ASTM E 1300-94/98/00/02/03/04/09.
- Checks the resistance of the window glass to the loads and informs the designer whether the window glass configuration has sufficient load resistance for the specified loads.
- Provides center of glass deflection under design loading. • When the designer uses annealed monolithic window glass, the program provides an approximate probability of breakage for the first occurrence of the design load.
- The program offers the designer the option of viewing the factors the program selects in performing the ASTM E1300-98/00/02/03/04/09 computations.
- Updating selected input to modify a proposed design is a simple task, allowing for rapid iterations.
- Includes a calculator to convert load magnitude of a specified time duration to the equivalent load magnitude for a different specified time duration
- Includes a dimensioned sketch of the glass unit