Иван Иванович Ведяков, д-р техн. наук, проф., директор
2-я Институтская ул., д. 6, к. 1, г. Москва, 109428
тел.: +7 (499) 171-26-50
Денис Владимирович Конин, канд. техн. наук, заведующий лабораторией высотных зданий и сооружений
2-я Институтская ул., д. 6, к. 1, г. Москва, 109428
Анна Андреевна Егорова, канд. техн. наук, заведующий сектором несущих конструкций
2-я Институтская ул., д. 6, к. 1, г. Москва, 109428
Ирина Владимировна Ртищева, инженер, научный сотрудник сектора несущих конструкций
2-я Институтская ул., д. 6, к. 1, г. Москва, 109428
The present work provides an overview and analysis of scientific, technical, regulatory, and methodical Russian and foreign literature regarding using glass as a material for load-bearing structures of buildings. In the absence of design standards, an experimental study of usually one or two samples is necessary each time glass structure is used; however, this is insufficient to determine the distinct pattern of material performance. Since jointing the glass structures has been rarely studied, the number of tests is minimal, thus preventing establishing the unambiguous material operation and its calculated physical and mechanical characteristics. The article considers and evaluates the test results of glass structures obtained by various methods. The particular values of ultimate stresses and deformation modulus lie in a wide range. The technology, manufacturing process, and starting materials have a significant influence on the characteristics of glass, including multilayer glass. This article stresses the need for developing regulatory technical and methodical documents, the design and testing standards for glass structures and their jointing. It is necessary to classify load-bearing glass structures by various criteria.