Design of glass balustrades to CEN/TS 19100

Author: Chris O'Regan and Peter Lenk

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2 January 2024

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Design of glass balustrades to CEN/TS 19100

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Chris O'Regan and Peter Lenk
Date published
2 January 2024
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Chris O'Regan and Peter Lenk

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 1, 2024, Page(s) 28-32

Date published

2 January 2024

Author

Chris O'Regan and Peter Lenk

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 1, 2024, Page(s) 28-32

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Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article seeks to describe the approach taken to designing a glass balustrade in CEN/TS 19100 Design of glass structures, a draft document which is a precursor to the publication of a Eurocode.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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