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INSTRUCTORS:
Russell H. Davies, P.E.
Purpose and Background
The crack patterns in broken glass and their fracture surface details describe the origination point and energy intensity that caused the breakage. This course covers basic fracture technology of flat glass in architectural and structural glass assemblies, illustrating characteristic fracture surfaces and crack patterns. The objective is to provide information to engineers investigating glass breakage and tips for specifiers to avoid glass breakage problems.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain flat glass material properties, available products and nomenclature
- Explain glass fracture technology fundamentals for architectural and structural glass applications
- Describe fracture surface characteristics and crack patterns useful when investigating glass breakage
- Apply tips for specifying glass assemblies to avoid breakage problems
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
Engineers and Architects with experience drawing, specifying, and reviewing architectural and structural glass applications.
Course Outline
- Glass material properties, product types, fracture mechanics and strain energy contributing to breakage
- Fracture characteristics and crack patterns
- Breakage examples
- Tips to avoid breakage
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
This course is worth .1 CEUs/1 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the course purchase.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]