GLASGLOBAL® 16612

Expert software for calculating glazing in accordance with the European standard.

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Professional calculation

Powerful glass statics calculation according to EN 16612

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Validated

for calculations according to DIN EN 16612

Powerful functionality

for the structural analysis of windows and facades

GLASGLOBAL® 16612

The professional structural analysis software GLASGLOBAL®16612 contains all the necessary calculations and load assumptions. GLASGLOBAL®16612 can be used to dimension glass statically 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.


Features

  • Horizontal and vertical glazing
  • Symmetric and asymmetric insulating glass units (IGUs)
  • Membrane tension effect for non-linear structural behavior
  • Consideration of shear bond (EN 16612, Annex D; ω-values)
  • Optimization of glass thicknesses (proposal module and size matrix)
  • Maximum edge load in the edge bond of IGUs
  • Loads from climate and altitude
  • Calculation of all relevant load cases
  • Maximum cord shortening
  • Adjustable specifications for values that may vary across European countries, such as partial safety factors or combination coefficients
  • Sound database for determining the Rw value for specific constructions
  • Validation by the University of Munich

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Why GLASGLOBAL® 16612?

  • 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

Other variants & functions

GLASGLOBAL® 18008

GLASGLOBAL® AGSB

GLASGLOBL® Schweiz

GLASGLOBAL® can be used to statically dimension glass in accordance with DIN 18008. 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: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Roland Steinert – 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

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Sound database

There are currently over 150 products in the sound database, all of which are stored together with the relevant test certificate and can be used for calculations.
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Membrane Tension

Considers the membrane tension effect according to DIN EN 13474-2:2000.
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Product-dependant shear modulus

In GlasGlobal, the shear modulus for composite layers can be taken into account depending on the load type.
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Size matrix

See at a glance which dimensions would be suitable for your glazing and how large their degree of utilization is.