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Structural Loads.
Live Load. - negative and positive wind pressure. - intermittent tensile stress. Dead Load. - Due entirely to the weight of the panel. - Load is constant and generally in shear.
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Authorized Substrates.
Anodized aluminum. Polyester Powder coated aluminum. PVDF coated aluminum. Stainless steel. Glass Stone
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Forbidden Substrates.
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The curtain wall manufacturer is responsible for the structural integrity of the support frame.
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The Glazing.
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Project Check List. Drawing Review. Designing the Joints - Calculations. Adhesion and Compatibility testing. Prepare Method Statements. Quality Control. Factory / Site Visits.
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Drawing Review.
Dow Corning will make comments and suggestions on all sealant details. Identifies components required for testing.
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Adhesion Tests.
Samples tested to a modified ASTM C794 - 93 Initial testing. Aging test. Takes 3 weeks in total.
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Compatibility Test.
Need to check all materials that the sealants comes into contact with i.e. gaskets, setting blocks, etc. There must be NO loss of adhesion of the sealant to the glass, and NO dis-coloration of the sealant. Takes 21 days of UV exposure.
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Method Statements
Surface Preparation. Priming. Sealant type. Adhesion. Compatibility.
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Quality Control.
The applicator of the structural sealant MUST carry out his own internal tests as the project is being carried out and to RECORD the results. These include adhesion tests, record lot numbers of sealants used with what frame, dates, cure times of the sealant etc.
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Conclusion.
Structural Glazing is a partnership between the Designer, the Curtain Wall company, the Glass manufacturer and Dow Corning. If we all work together the outcome will be a successful project.
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