COST action TU0905 mid-term conference on structural glass

COST Action TU0905 'Structural Glass - Novel Design Methods and Next Generation Products' is proud to present the proceedings of its Mid-Term Conference on Structural Glass. Following two very succesful Training Schools for Early Stage Researchers, organised in Ghent, (BE) and Darmstadt (DE), respectively, this Mid-Term Conference in Porec (HR) is the third major event organised by COST Action TU0905. In the following pages, about 60 full papers, published by nearly 140 authors coming from over 20 different countries, will give you an up-to-date cross-section of ongoing research, new developments, and upcoming discussions in the field of Structural Glass. Topics presented range from fundamental scientific research subjects, such as glass strength prediction, via applied reseach, such as glass connections, to novel built strutural glass projects which belong to the real-world engineering practice. As such, this book is intended for a global readership of researchers and practitioners, including structural and civil engineers, architects, material scientists, building consultants, contractors, material suppliers and product manufacturers, and other professionals involved in the design and realization of structural glass projects. We would like to invite you to participate actively in live discussions with presenting scientists and engineers or in on-the-spot meetings of one of our 14 Task Groups, and of course, in the great networking opportunity this conference offers you