Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
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I am a structural engineer and I was recently asked to perform a preliminary structural condition assessment of a residential home. The owner was primarily concerned after a tempered glass window fractured. I did not find any evidence that the glass fractured due to a structural issue. However, I am not a glass expert and would like a second opinion as to the possible or likely causes of the glass breakage. Please include references to justify your opinions. My initial observation lead me to believe that the glass fracture was due to an inclusion or edge damage.







RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
I remember as a kid, inserting a glazer's point into the frame and I guess it 'nicked' the regular glazing. Over a period of a month or so, a crack developed and slowly made its way across the window... my dad was less impressed that I used a crayon to date the progression of the crack. Tempered glass goes in a few milliseconds.
Dik
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
another source is Nickle ...this can cause spontaneous breakage of fully tempered glass
Was the glass heat soak tested ?
Where is glass coming from ?
I cannot read the stamp on the top left corner
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
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RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
Dik
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
TTFN (ta ta for now)
I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
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RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
hm...makes no difference...why ?
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
Dik
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
RE: Tempered Glass Window Breakage Diagnosis
Dik