Structural Design of Glass for Buildings

Designation Number:
CAN/CGSB-12.20
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This standard describes the procedures recommended for the structural design of soda-lime glass for use in buildings including windows, glass doors, balustrades, partitions and sloped glazing.

1.2  This standard does not cover structural detailing, construction or special applications such as the design of greenhouses (Appendix A) and fire resistance barriers.

1.3       This standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

Project need:

Technical update of the standard is proposed

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