Glazing · 17.52–39.52 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·58
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 34kgCO₂e/kg HighCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 50yr
Load-bearing laminated glass fins for curtain wall systems, available in thicknesses from 17.52mm to 39.52mm with PVB or SGP interlayers
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 5.5
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 1-14
Surface roughness 1µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 40MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 45MPa
Shear strength 25MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance Grade A Safety
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1W/m·K
Specific heat 720J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level Non-rated
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 33.75
Carbon footprint 1350
Embodied energy 15.5MJ/kg
Water footprint 280L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 15%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 7.5
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 2
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 50+ years
Maintenance interval Annual inspection
Warranty period 10 years
Material cost (range) $400-800/m²
Material cost (per unit) $600/m²
Lead time 8-16 weeks
Lifecycle cost $50-80/m²/year
Annual maintenance $10-20/m²
Market availability Special order
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Maximum transparency with structural capacity
- Post-breakage safety through lamination
- Design flexibility in profile depths
- Excellent compression strength (1000 MPa)
- UV protection (99% with PVB)
- Acoustic performance (STC 40+)
- Bushfire resistance capability
- 100+ year service life potential
Constraints
- High initial cost ($800-2000/m²)
- Specialist installation required
- Limited Australian design standards
- Edge seal vulnerability
- Thermal movement considerations
- Transport size limitations
- Lead time 8-16 weeks
- Deflection limits may govern design
08 Applications
A1 Curtain wall vertical mullions
A2 Shopfront structural supports
A3 Canopy edge beams
A4 Atrium wind bracing
A5 Glass roof supports
A6 Balustrade stiffeners
A7 Frameless entry systems
A8 Museum display cases
A9 High-rise facade fins
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.