- Author
- Robinson, H. E.
- Title
- Durability of Insulating Glass. Building Science Series.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. Building Research Div.
- Report
- NBS BSS 020, February 1970,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- glass, thermal insulation; symposia; performance (engineering); accelerated testing; structural parts; seals; test methods; failure (mechanics); buildings
- Identifiers
- window glass; durability; window glazing
- Abstract
- Among the topics considered in the panel discussions were: (1) The need for reliability and durability of insulating glass; (2) manufacturers' test methods; (3) proposals for future action. The Canadian experience with an accelerated test method and acceptance program was presented and discussed, as were the Norwegian accelerated test methods and their correlation with field experience. A review of current practices leading to new test methods and standards was also presented, and a 'round robin' program that would compare various test methods now employed in the industry was proposed. Affirmative interest in participating in the proposed round robin was expressed by about a score of manufacturers present at the seminar. (Author)