Engineering Guides
Practical resources for structural engineers and glass industry professionals. Each guide covers the theory, the workflow, and links directly to our free simulation tools.
Cold Bending of Laminated Glass: Challenges, Design, and Viscoelastic Effects
A practical guide to cold bending laminated glass for curved facades. Covers the process, springback and long-term relaxation, interlayer selection, optimal deformation shapes, temperature effects, and design recommendations.
Standards & CodesEN 16613 Interlayer Stiffness Families Explained
Understand the EN 16613:2019 standard loading conditions, how interlayer materials are classified into stiffness families, and what it means for laminated glass design.
Structural DesignGlass Balustrade Design: Standards, Materials, and Engineering Principles
A comprehensive engineering guide to glass balustrade design covering European standards, glass types, interlayer selection, load cases, and post-breakage safety requirements.
Structural DesignLaminated Glass for Structural Applications: A Design Guide
When and how to use laminated glass as a structural material in buildings. Covers design principles, interlayer behaviour, standards compliance, and application-specific guidance for facades, floors, balustrades, and canopies.
Material SelectionPVB vs SGP vs EVA: Choosing the Right Interlayer for Laminated Glass
A practical comparison of PVB, ionomer (SGP), and EVA interlayers for laminated glass. Covers structural performance, temperature sensitivity, cost, and application suitability.
Material ModellingProny Series for Laminated Glass: A Practical Guide
Learn how to fit Prony series from DMTA data for laminated glass interlayers. Covers the theory, the workflow, and common pitfalls.
Facade EngineeringThermal Stress in Glass: Causes, Analysis, and Prevention
Understand why glass breaks from thermal stress, how shadow patterns and solar radiation create dangerous temperature gradients, and how to prevent thermal breakage in facades and skylights.