GlassCon Global 2016 Educational Tracks announced

GlassCon Global, to be held July 6-9, 2016 in Boston has announced an extensive 2016 Program Agenda, including a top-notch line-up of exceptional speakers from all areas of the architectural glass and glazing industry.

 GlassCon Global 2016 Educational Tracks announced

Attendees will be presented with in-depth knowledge from industry experts, world renowned designers and international researchers who drive product innovation, design optimization and cutting edge research, and push the limits of glass in the built environment. A sampling of this years’ track presentations include:

A New Design Approach for Structural Bonded Silicone Joints

Presented by: Iris Maniatis, Universität der Bundeswehr München?Application of Digital Image Correlation in Linear Structural Adhesive Glass-metal Connection Testing

Presented by: Bert Van Lancker, Ghent University

Enameled Glass - New Research Studies

Presented by: Michael Elstner, Interpane Glasgesellschaft mbH

High Performance Acoustic Interlayers

Presented by: Julia Schimmelpenningh, Eastman Chemical Company

Jumbo-size Glazing – Recent Projects in New York City

Presented by: Will Laufs, Laufs Engineering Design PLLC

Lateral Torsional Buckling of Suspended Glass Fins with Different Supports

Presented by: Vlad Silvestru, Graz University of Technology

Numerical Research On the Mechanical Behaviour of Adhesive Point-fixings Under Multi-axial Load

Presented by: Jonas Dispersyn, Ghent University

Post Breakage Strength Testing for Overhead Laminated Glass

Presented by: Ingo Stelzer, Kuraray Europe GmbH

Sealants, Testing and Laminated Glass

Presented by: Julia Schimmelpenningh, Eastman Chemical Company

Shear Modulus Measurement of PVB Interlayers and prEN 16613

Review of The Lamination Process And Potential Cause of Blemishes

Presented by: Vaughn Schauss, Kuraray America

Presented by: Pu Zhang, Eastman Chemical Company

What Is Thin Glass?

Presented by: Jürgen Neugebauer, University of Applied Sciences FH-Joanneum

Online registration is open at www.glassconglobal.com/register.

GlassCon Global was designed to provide researchers with the opportunity to share ideas, visions and new technologies with glass and building/design chain industry professionals. The event, organized by FCA International and partners, will feature technical presentations and plenary sessions and will provide CES credits for AIA members. For more information and opportunities to support the event, visit www.glassconglobal.com.