Glass studies to review thermal, mechanical and optical properties.

Large areas of facades consist of glass to let light in.

Glass studies determine whether the glass used meets the safety and comfort requirements. The studies look at aspects such as the insulation value, the strength and stability of the glass, the risk of thermal breakage and the risk of condensation. This is necessary to protect occupants of the building – and the building itself – from any dangers and to ensure a comfortable, energy-efficient living or working environment.

Strength calculations for insulating glass

WB&E Facade Engineering uses specific software such as MEPLA to create finite element simulations of all possible types of glazing (such as double- and triple-glazing), including PVB laminated glass and mullion glazing.

Impact calculations

Anchoring facades to the shell provides increased safety for building occupants by improving the response to extreme external loads.

Glass parapets

WB&E Facade Engineering investigates how glass parapets can withstand usage loads, impacts, additional wind loads and more.

Glass as a structural element

Glass can be considered a structural element by integrating it into the construction of a building. One example would be using it as a load-bearing wall or as part of a connecting structure, such as a glass bridge. By thoroughly designing and calculating the stresses in the glass, it can be a strong, safe element in a building’s construction.

Glass is a fragile and very brittle material that requires careful calculations to ensure its strength and stability in any given application.