Dow Corning brings expertise to GlassCon Global

Dow Corning experts will be showcasing the latest advancements in silicone structural glazing product technology and construction techniques at GlassCon Global to be held in Boston, 6-9 July.

 Dow Corning brings expertise to GlassCon Global

Presentations are:

Analysis of Stress Distribution in Structural Silicone Glazing Joints

Jon Kimberlain, Application Specialist

The design of structural silicone glazing joints to resist windloads is traditionally calculated based on silicone bite using a simplified equation that considers an average stress distribution in the sealant. This study shows the importance of sealant geometry in local stress distribution by using finite element analysis (FEA) to assess stress distribution in the sealant as a function of sealant bite and thickness.

Airborne America San Diego: Transparency Through Innovation and Engineering

Co-presented by Larry Carbary, Construction Industry Scientist at Dow Corning, and Charles D. Clift, President, Director and Senior Principal at Curtain Wall Design and Consulting, Inc.

The Airborne America San Diego skydiving tunnel features a glass tube constructed of stacked, curved glass sections affixed with high-strength silicone adhesive technology that enables smooth interior glass walls, free of mechanical hardware. This presentation describes the engineering analysis of the system, design of the adhesive attachment system and testing of the adhesive for validation.

Visit Dow Corning at Booth 203 and talk with high performance building specialists about Dow’s all-silicone air barrier system, weathersealing materials and silicone structural sealants or learn more at dowcorning.com/construction.