ISSN: 1546-962X
CODEN: JAIOAD
Published Online: 1 October 2009
Page Count: 13

Experimental Evaluation of Ultraviolet and Visible Light Curing Acrylates for Use in Glass Structures

Weller, Bernhard
Professor, Institute of Building Construction, Technische Univ. Dresden, Dresden, Saxony

Tasche, Silke
Institute of Building Construction, Technische Univ. Dresden, Dresden, Saxony

(Received 22 July 2008; accepted 17 August 2009)

Abstract

Adhesive joints in glass construction have been realized with one- and two-component silicones for more than 20 years. However, ultraviolet and visible light curing acrylates in glass constructions provide additional design potential due to their inherent transparency, their advantages in regard to the production process, and their increased material strength. The aging behavior of these adhesives was comprehensively examined by testing bonded joints of annealed glass and metal to gain in-depth knowledge of their durability. The study was expanded by testing full-scale samples of various glass applications.

Keywords:
glass, metal, light curing acrylates, structural bonds, adhesive attachment, aging resistance

Paper ID: JAI101982
DOI: 10.1520/JAI101982
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