WINTHS®
Software solution for calculating thermal stresses in glass by solar radiation
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Professional calculation
of thermal loads on glass surfaces
Powerful functionality
to minimize the risk of glass breakage
WINTHS®
WINTHS is the software solution for the simple and user-friendly calculation of the climatic conditions acting on glass panes, taking geographical location and historical weather data into account.
WINTHS makes it possible to determine the occurring thermal stresses on glass surfaces in advance with regard to extreme weather data, thus drastically minimizing the risk of glass breakage.
WINTHS takes into account various factors that influence the thermal stress of glass surfaces. Of course, the glass structure is fundamental: glass quality, edge quality, gaps, gas fillings, type and thickness of the frame or the thermal inertia of the respective construction.
These values are set in relation to the existing ambient values. The basis for this can be existing climate data for this region (average and extreme values) as well as freely selectable values.
The results are displayed in the form of graphs. In addition, all relevant calculation results are displayed to the user in a detailed report, including a summary of whether the respective glass structure satisfies the locally prevailing temperature fluctuations.
Features
- Determination of low, medium or high thermal inertia of the frame
- Graphical evaluation with false colors
- Consideration of any climate data and orientations
- Calculation of arbitrary pane structures
- Consideration of printed glasses
- Different storage
- Processing of the glass edge
- Partial shadowing
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Why WINTHS®?
- Results are internationally recognized
- Extremely user-friendly operation
- Reliable partner for long-term customer satisfaction
- Market-ready solutions even before the relevant laws and standards are passed, along with ongoing updates - our solutions are always up to date
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Climate & orientation
Frame
Result
- Location
Definition of the location from which the outdoor temperatures and irradiance levels are determined for the specified days during the calculation - Partial shading
The presence of a sun visor, a canopy, a loggia or a wall can result in a temporary or permanent shadow being cast on the glazing. The specification of the partial shading is required for the calculation of the thermal stress - Installation angle
Specification of the installation angle in relation to the horizontal. - Orientation
Specification of the orientations for which the calculation is to be carried out.
- Bearing
The type of bearing is required to determine the coefficient ka in accordance with NF DTU 39 P3, Table 9, which is included in the calculation of the permissible stress. - Glass edge
Enter the type of glass edge here. This information is used to determine the coefficient kv in accordance with NF DTU 39 P3, Table 11, which is also included in the calculation of the permissible stress. - Frame type
As a rule, the frame with low thermal inertia should be used here, specifying the material and the frame U-value Uf. This information is later used to calculate the temperatures of the glass in the frame (zone 1).
- Result printout
A clear result printout displays all values at a glance - Graphical display
The graphical display of the glass structure with the layer temperatures simplifies the evaluation of the data - Result
The result of the verification and the maximum utilisation are displayed clearly and simply - Display of temperature distribution
The temperature distribution can be displayed in the individual zones for any orientation and any time period. Incorrect colour display is also possible
Further variants & functions
SOMMERGLOBAL Cloud
- 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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Explanation of terms
Climate and orientation
Partial shading
Frame
