The effects of environmental impacts on durability of laminated glass plates with interlayers (SG, EVA, PVB)
T. Serafinavicius
J. P. Lebet (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
C. Louter (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
A. Kuranovas
T. Lenkimas (Glassbel Baltic)
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Abstract
The durability of laminated glass is a relevant problem in modern structural engineering. This paper deals with the results of experiments on laminated glass durability focusing on the following impacts: temperature, humidity, UV radiation and combination of these impacts. The purpose of this research is to investigate the aspect of laminated glass durability in the framework of long-term tests. Three different interlayer laminates were used during the experiments: Polyvinyl butyral (PVB), Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), DuPont's SentryGlas ionoplast (SG) and 6 mm thick tempered Soda-Lime-Silica Glass. Tests for environmental condition impact and durability of laminated glass are foreseen according to standard (ISO 12543- 4:2011). Bending tests were carried out due to standard (EN 1288-3:2000). Brief graphical comparison of the experimental results is presented in the paper.