Project

Building with glass and adhesives.

Code
179P5609
Duration
01 November 2009 → 31 January 2012
Funding
Regional and community funding: IWT/VLAIO
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Structural design
    • Construction materials
    • Construction materials technology
    • Polymers and plastics
Keywords
metal glass building industry facade bonding adhesives construction
 
Project description

The two-year researchy project aims at transfering specialised knowledge and technology of afhesive connections between glass and metal in the building industry. The study is composed of multiple working packages, such as an elaborated literature study, interviews with industrial operators, experimental mechanical and environmental research, the development of case-studies, and the dissemination of research results towards industry and education.