Teller Glass Cantilever Window system
Teller Glass Cantilever Window system
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I have a project at a certain facility. The facility is being expanded and part of the expansion is the addition of a glass window at the front check-in counter (similar to bullet proof tellers at banks / gas-stations). This window will be attached to an existing counter and extend up 4' and not attach to the ceiling. the window is not bulletproof or explosion proof. the counter is actually structural steel framed and then wood stud infill panels.
I was wondering if anybody has experience with anything like this. My first ideas are to assume a nominal 5psf and handle to top of the window with an aluminum mullion (like a window) but that span will be 18' clear. I may have to add intermediate supports extending from the counter and possibly tie them to the roof but we all know what the architect will respond with. I do not think I can model the window as a fix-pin with the counter acting as a fixed location without some detailed connections. Any other ideas or creative solutions worth exploring in a DD capacity?
I was wondering if anybody has experience with anything like this. My first ideas are to assume a nominal 5psf and handle to top of the window with an aluminum mullion (like a window) but that span will be 18' clear. I may have to add intermediate supports extending from the counter and possibly tie them to the roof but we all know what the architect will respond with. I do not think I can model the window as a fix-pin with the counter acting as a fixed location without some detailed connections. Any other ideas or creative solutions worth exploring in a DD capacity?






RE: Teller Glass Cantilever Window system
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.
RE: Teller Glass Cantilever Window system
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.
RE: Teller Glass Cantilever Window system
Do not let the Architect try to achieve the joints with silicon caulking instead of mullions unless you are dependent upon their good will for more work. You can, but it is not cheap, and not at all robust; Frankly, it is a waste and unless installed well can be dangerous.
RE: Teller Glass Cantilever Window system
I'll post a sketch in the AM.
RE: Teller Glass Cantilever Window system
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