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(1) Discussion—For loads having durations other than 3 s 5.2 Use of this practice assumes:
or 30 days, refer to Table X4.1. 5.2.1 The glass is free of edge damage and is properly
3.2.8.4 non-factored load (NFL)—three second duration glazed,
uniform load associated with a probability of breakage less 5.2.2 The glass has not been subjected to abuse,
than or equal to 8 lites per 1000 for monolithic AN glass as 5.2.3 The surface condition of the glass is typical of glass
determined from the figures in Annex A1. that has been in service for several years, and is weaker than
3.2.8.5 short duration load, n—any load lasting 3 s or less. freshly manufactured glass due to minor abrasions on exposed
surfaces,
3.2.8.6 specified design load, n—the magnitude in kPa (psf), 5.2.4 The glass edge support system is sufficiently stiff to
type (for example, wind or snow) and duration of the load limit the lateral deflections of the supported glass edges to no
given by the specifying authority. more than 1⁄175 of their lengths. The specified design load shall
3.2.9 load share factor (LSF), n—the portion of applied load be used for this calculation.
going to a particular lite in consideration in a sealed IG unit, 5.2.5 The deflection of glass or support system, or both,
whether the lite be monolithic glass or LG (including the shall not result in loss of glass edge support.
layered behavior of LG under long duration loads). NOTE 1—Glass deflections are to be reviewed. This practice does not
3.2.9.1 Discussion—The LSF is used along with the GTF address aesthetic issues caused by glass deflection.
and the NFL value from the NFL charts to give the LR of the NOTE 2—This practice does not consider the effects of deflection on
IG unit, based on the resistance to breakage of one specific lite insulating glass unit seal performance.
only. 5.3 Many other factors shall be considered in glass type and
3.2.10 patterned glass, n—rolled flat glass having a pattern thickness selection. These factors include but are not limited
on one or both surfaces. to: thermal stresses, spontaneous breakage of tempered glass,
the effects of windborne debris, excessive deflections, behavior
3.2.11 probability of breakage (Pb), n—the fraction of glass
of glass fragments after breakage, blast, seismic effects, build-
lites or plies that would break at the first occurrence of a
ing movement, heat flow, edge bite, noise abatement, and
specified load and duration, typically expressed in lites per
potential post-breakage consequences. In addition, consider-
1000.
ations set forth in building codes along with criteria presented
3.2.12 sandblasted glass, n—flat glass with a surface that in safety-glazing standards and site-specific concerns may
has been sprayed by sand or other media at high velocities to control the ultimate glass type and thickness selection.
produce a translucent effect.
5.4 For situations not specifically addressed in this standard,
3.2.13 specifying authority, n—the design professional re- the design professional shall use engineering analysis and
sponsible for interpreting applicable regulations of authorities judgment to determine the LR of glass in buildings.
having jurisdiction and considering appropriate site specific
factors to determine the appropriate values used to calculate the 6. Procedure
specified design load, and furnishing other information re-
quired to perform this practice. 6.1 Select the procedure to determine the load resistance.
3.2.14 wired glass, n—flat glass with a layer of wire strands 6.2 Basic Procedure:
or mesh completely embedded in the glass. 6.2.1 For Monolithic Single Glazing Simply Supported Con-
tinuously Along Four Sides:
4. Summary of Practice 6.2.1.1 Determine the NFL from the appropriate chart in
4.1 The specifying authority shall provide the design load, Annex A1 (the upper charts of Figs. A1.1-A1.14) for the glass
the rectangular glass dimensions, the type of glass required, thickness and size.
and a statement, or details, showing that the glass edge support 6.2.1.2 Determine the GTF for the appropriate glass type
system meets the stiffness requirement in 5.2.4. and load duration (short and long) from Table 1.
6.2.1.3 Multiply NFL by GTF to get the LR of the lite.
4.2 The procedure specified in this practice shall be used to
6.2.1.4 Determine the appropriate maximum lateral (center
determine the uniform lateral LR of glass in buildings. If the
of glass) deflection from the approximate chart in Annex A1
LR is less than the specified load, then other glass types and
(the lower charts of Figs. A1.1-A1.14) for the designation glass
thicknesses may be evaluated to find a suitable assembly
thickness, size, and design load. If the maximum lateral
having LR equal to or exceeding the specified design load.
deflection falls outside the charges in Annex A1, then use the
4.3 The charts presented in this practice shall be used to procedures outlined in Appendix X1.
determine the approximate maximum lateral glass deflection. 6.2.2 For Monolithic Single Glazing Simply Supported Con-
Appendix X1 presents additional procedures to determine the tinuously Along Three Sides:
approximate maximum lateral deflection for a specified load on 6.2.2.1 Determine the NFL from the appropriate chart in
glass simply supported on four sides. Annex A1 (the upper charts of Figs. A1.15-A1.26) for the
designated glass thickness and size.
5. Significance and Use 6.2.2.2 Determine the GTF for the appropriate glass type
5.1 This practice is used to determine the LR of specified and load duration (short or long) from Table 1.
glass types and constructions exposed to uniform lateral loads. 6.2.2.3 Multiply NFL by GTF to get the LR of the lite.