Glass-plastic hybrid construction

Abstract

Transparent glass constructions are being used more and more often in the construction industry using up-to-date carrying systems. The progress in this field is determined by the methods to couple glass systems and transparent substructures in a durable manner while keeping the dimensions of the substructures as small as possible. Experimental investigations have shown that carrying glass-hybrid beams are possible and that there are appropriate adhesive and surface pre-treatment substances available on the market to connect glass and plastic in an orderly manner. © 2006 Springer.