GLASGLOBAL® 18008
Software for calculating the static proof according to DIN 18008 and the load assumptions according to DIN EN 1991-1.
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Powerful glass statics calculation according to DIN 18008
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for calculations according to DIN 18008
Powerful functionality
for the structural analysis of windows and facades
GLASGLOBAL® 18008
The professional statics software according to DIN 18008 contains all the necessary calculations and loads. With GLASGLOBAL®, glasses according to DIN 18008 can be dimensioned statically. All loads to be considered such as snow, wind, dead weight, traffic loads or climatic fluctuations in air pressure and temperature are tested during the calculation. Stress and deflection are compared with the permitted values and displayed on a clear result expression.
Features
- Static verification of glazing according to DIN 18008: 2012 Part 1 to 6
- Large number of pre-installed products such as glasses, point and clamp holders
- Calculation according to finite element method of any shape and storage of the glazing
- Maximum values of the deflection and tension of the individual washers for relevant and freely defined load combinations
- Verification of all load cases (snow, wind, dead weight, traffic loads)
- Wind and snow loads for Germany according to EN 1991-1-3 and -4 with optionally available wind and snow load module for Switzerland
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Why GLASGLOBAL® 18008?
- Certified by independent testing institutes
- Results are internationally recognized
- Extremely user-friendly in operation
- Reliable partner for long-term customer satisfaction
- Market-ready solutions even before the adoption of corresponding laws and standards, with permanent updates - Our solutions are always up to date
Basic module
according to DIN 18008 – 1+2
Point-fixed glazing according to DIN 18008 – 3
Fall-protection glazing according to DIN 18008 – 4
The regulations on glass dimensioning in Germany have constantly developed and changed in recent years. What is still true is that structural verification is required for glass constructions. The previously applicable regulations TRLV, TRAV and TRPV have been replaced by DIN 18008 Glass in Building – Design and Construction Rules. Linear glazing, which was still defined in the TRLV until December 2010, has since been included in DIN 18008 Part 2. For example, calculations are no longer based on a global safety factor, but on partial safety factors. These take into account the uncertainties in the system, the loads and the materials.
The Technical Rules for the Design and Construction of Point-Mounted Glazing (TRPV) for vertical and overhead glazing, which were valid until the end of 2010, have been replaced by DIN18008 Part 3. The standard distinguishes between two types of support. On the one hand, there are disc brackets, which are attached to the glazing by means of a hole, and on the other hand, there are clamp brackets, which are attached to the edge of the glass without a hole. You can enter and calculate both in GLASGLOBAL® in a short time using the point fixings module.
If glass elements prevent people from falling from a great height, this is known as fall-protection glazing, which is regulated in DIN 18008 Part 4. Explanation of the individual categories:
- Category A: Glazing that has to transfer horizontal live loads because it does not have a load-bearing spandrel beam or a projecting tie bar at the required height to support horizontal live loads in accordance with DIN EN 1991-1-1:2010-12, 6.4 and DIN EN 1991-1-1/NA:2010-12,6.4.
- Category B: Glass balustrades clamped at the bottom, the individual panes of which are connected by a continuous handrail at the required height.
- Category C1: Railing infills that do not have to support horizontal live loads at the required height.
- Category C2: Glazing below a load-bearing transom arranged at the required height that does not have to transfer horizontal live loads at the required height.
- Category C3: Glazing with a load-bearing spar placed in front at the required height, which does not have to transfer horizontal live loads at the required height.
Walk-on glazing
according to DIN 18008 – 5
Accessible glazing
according to DIN 18008-6
Product-specific shear module
The additional requirements for walk-on glazing are regulated in Part 5 of DIN 18008. This glazing must consist of laminated safety glass with at least three panes. Both symmetrical and asymmetrical laminated safety glass can be calculated.
In accordance with DIN 18008-6, the "Accessible" add-on has been implemented in GLASGLOBAL®. DIN 18008-6 distinguishes between the following types of glazing:
- Accessible glazing Glazing that can be entered for maintenance work (e.g. cleaning).
- Fall-through resistant glazing Glazing that cannot be walked on and is located near areas that can be accessed for maintenance work.
The additional requirements for walk-on glazing are regulated in Part 5 of DIN 18008. This glazing must consist of laminated safety glass with at least three panes. Both symmetrical and asymmetrical laminated safety glass can be calculated.
Wind and snow load Germany
Size matrix
Additional modules
By entering the postcode, the wind and snow load zone is automatically determined and all required values are inserted.
See at a glance which dimensions would be suitable for your glazing and how high their degree of utilisation is.
- Canopies
The calculation of the canopies according to DIN EN 1991-1-4 / NA2010-12 - Membrane stress
Consideres the diaphragm tensioning effect according to DIN EN 13474-2: 2000
Other variants & functions
GLASGLOBAL® 16612
GLASGLOBAL® AGSB
GLASGLOBL® Switzerland
GLASGLOBAL® 16612 can be used to statically dimension glass in accordance with the European standard (EN16612). All loads to be taken into account, such as snow, wind, dead weight, traffic loads or climatic fluctuations in air pressure and temperature, are checked during the calculation. Stress and deflection are compared with the permissible values and displayed on a clear printout of the results.
With AGSB, glass can be statically dimensioned in accordance with ÖNORM B 3716. All loads to be taken into account, such as snow, wind, dead weight, traffic loads or climatic fluctuations in air pressure and temperature, are checked during the calculation. Stress and deflection are compared with the permissible values and displayed on a clear printout of the results.
With GLASGLOBAL® Switzerland, glass can be statically dimensioned in accordance with SIA 2057. All loads to be taken into account, such as snow, wind, dead weight, traffic loads or climatic fluctuations in air pressure and temperature, are checked during the calculation. Stress and deflection are compared with the permissible values and displayed on a clear printout of the results
GLASGLOBAL® ASTM
SOMMERGLOBAL Cloud
GLASGLOBAL® ASTM can be used to statically dimension glass in accordance with E1300-16. All loads to be taken into account, such as snow, wind, dead weight, traffic loads or climatic fluctuations in air pressure and temperature, are checked during the calculation. Stress and deflection are compared with the permissible values and displayed on a clear printout of the results.
- Save local calculations from SommerGlobal in the cloud
- Retrieve calculations from the cloud regardless of location
- Load and edit items anytime and anywhere
- View proofs as mobile documents
- Manual storage by the user
- Encrypted data
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Our customer feedback
"As a long-standing partner of Sommer Informatik, we have been using the GLASGLOBAL® software since the introduction of DIN 18008. In cooperation with the TU Dresden, we have tested various glass statics programs. GLASGLOBAL® is currently the only software program to achieve 100% of the mandatory requirements. Sommer Informatik was also able to cover 52% of the nice-to-have criteria."
Bundesverband Flachglas e.V.
The Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) emerged in 1987 from a merger of the Bundesverband des Deutschen Flachglas - Großhandels, the Bundesverband der Deutschen Isolierglashersteller and the Fachverband Flachglas veredelnde Industrie. Today, the BF has more than 110 member companies with a total of over 220 production sites and around 50 supporting members.
Contact: Jochen Grönegräs
"Interpane Glasgesellschaft mbH has been an enthusiastic customer of Sommer Informatik GmbH for many years. The calculation with GLASGLOBAL® also worked quickly and effectively for us after a short training period, which is why we can only recommend this tool."
Interpane Glasgesellschaft mbH
Interpane Glas Industrie AG is a German flat glass manufacturer based in Lauenförde. The company manufactures glazing products at ten locations in Germany, Austria and France.
Contact: Steffen Schäfer – info@interpane.com
„In our everyday thermal simulations of windows and façades, structural calculations of glass are only an unpopular necessity in passing. With GLASGLOBAL®, however, this can be done quickly and cost-effectively. That's why we love working with GLASGLOBAL®.“
Ingenieurbüro Bauwerk
The engineering office has been active since 1998 and offers services in the field of building physics and window technology.
Contact: Sebastian Deckert – info@waermeschutz.cc
"GLASGLOBAL® can only be recommended! The tool supports the user professionally in the individual steps of the calculation and leads you to the structural analysis after just a few entries."
Saint-Gobain Deutschland
Saint - Gobain is a glass manufacturer founded in 1665 that operates all over the world. Saint - Gobain is the leading producer of flat glass in Europe and the global market leader in the field of coated glass. Saint - Gobain Glass Deutschland GmbH has been a customer of Sommer Informatik GmbH since 2007.
Contact: Jürgen Künsting
"We are enthusiastic GLASGLOBAL® users. Among other things, the ability to check all load cases is outstanding."
UNIGLAS GmbH & Co. KG
Founded in 1995, UNIGLAS GmbH & Co. KG is a unique cooperation of medium-sized, independent companies in the insulating glass production and glass processing industry with locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Contact: Thomas Fiedler
Explanation of terms
Statics (DIN 18008-1,-2)
Point-fixed (DIN 18008-3)
Fall-protection (DIN 18008-4)
Walk-on (DIN 18008-5)
Accessible (DIN 18008-6)
Product-dependant shear modulus
Sound database
Size matrix
Membrane tension
Canopies
